Parties Involved in this Event:
The Red Lion Relay will be a 12-hour, overnight, walk-a-thon style event in support of the BoStrong foundation beginning at 6pm on April 14th and ending at 6am on April 15th in the Student Center. Leading up to the event, individuals and Albright College students and organizations will be able to collect donations from friends and family then walk laps at their own pace during the event. The only thing we ask is that there is at least one member of each group stays on the track at all times.
While people walk their laps, there will be other fun events and activities like performances, competitions, a scooter race, a gaming station, raffles, food, music, and more! The group that fundraises the most will be winning $500 in their organization's account from the OSIL and the individual person who raises the most money will be winning a 16-inch 2021 MacBook Pro!
As soon as you are registered, you can share the link to your page with friends and family and start collecting donations!
We are looking to raise at least $2,000 from this event through participant donations.
So, what is the BoStrong Foundation?
The BoStrong Foundation is a Maryland-based nonprofit with a mission of supporting holistic wellness for young adults fighting cancer and their loved ones through education, enrichment, engagement, and experience.
The BoStrong Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by the Oliver and Jones families, with the help of Paula Silverman, after the Oliver's son, Bo Oliver, lost his battle with Ewings Sarcoma. Since they were established in 2017, the BoStrong Foundation has worked and continues to work hard to provide resources to help young adults with cancer explore holistic treatment options.
What is the Center for Community Service and Engagement?
The Center for Community Service and Engagement is a center focused on volunteering and community service at Albright College. The CCSE is a mostly student-run office dedicated to offering students opportunities to get involved within both the Albright College and Reading Area communities. Our office aims to collaborate with on- and off-campus organizations to host events that strive to cultivate a culture of volunteerism and engagement on and around our campus.
Our Team:
Keith Walls - Supervisor
Marissa Hazzard - Manager
Marley Petti - Assistant Manager
Ember Petti - Assistant dog to the Assistant Manager
Events we have done:
-Making DIY dog and cat toys for local shelters
-Painting the windows of a nursing home we have partnered with
-Sexual assault awareness campaign
-Volunteer Fair
-Holiday card writing for hospice patients
Want to learn more about what we do? Email volunteer@albright.edu.
This event will be held on April 15th, 2022 starting at 6:00 PM, and ending April 15th at 6:00 AM.
There are scheduled events, so make sure to look online at everything and swing on by!