Bingo game raises funds to fight cancer
Brianna Rodia
Issue date: 2/4/09 Section: News
People of all ages packed into the Parsons Union Building on Thursday, Jan. 29.
No, it was not a rock concert.
Instead, it was the latest bingo night organized in efforts to raise money for Lock Haven's Relay for Life.
With the fall semester's bingo night being named "boobie bingo," organizers used Vera Bradley as their hook to get an even better turn-out this semester.
Prizes were not limited to the well-known Vera Bradley accessory collection, however.
The first few games included DVD prizes including all five of the American Pie movies and John Tucker Must Die.
The DVDs were prizes handed out to winners of the regular bingo rounds.
As the games differed, the prizes increased in "Vera value," ranging from a coin purse by forming an X or a laptop case if the entire card was covered.
"The game was getting so intense by the end because there were so many people who wanted to win," said freshman, Krystina Armstrong. "It was definitely a lot of fun and for such a great cause."
Breast and testicular cancers are on the rise, and success rates are getting even higher each year.
Colleges Against Cancer is an organization that holds events and fundraisers in support of those going through the horrific battle against cancer.
The events and fundraisers help with the dedication of the younger generation, in order to make a difference, and HAC made that happen.
Donations were not limited to entrance and game boards though.
There were also T-shirts and bracelets on sale, as well as raffles.
Participants could also purchase extra game boards for $5.
Everyone came ready to play; some even came sporting their Vera Bradley accessories.
The bingo night was held in order to raise funds for Lock Haven University's Relay for Life being held on March 27, 2009.
Relay for Life is being held at 7 p.m. at the Student REC Center.
Teams can sign-up or make donations at relayforlife.org/palhu.
No, it was not a rock concert.
Instead, it was the latest bingo night organized in efforts to raise money for Lock Haven's Relay for Life.
With the fall semester's bingo night being named "boobie bingo," organizers used Vera Bradley as their hook to get an even better turn-out this semester.
Prizes were not limited to the well-known Vera Bradley accessory collection, however.
The first few games included DVD prizes including all five of the American Pie movies and John Tucker Must Die.
The DVDs were prizes handed out to winners of the regular bingo rounds.
As the games differed, the prizes increased in "Vera value," ranging from a coin purse by forming an X or a laptop case if the entire card was covered.
"The game was getting so intense by the end because there were so many people who wanted to win," said freshman, Krystina Armstrong. "It was definitely a lot of fun and for such a great cause."
Breast and testicular cancers are on the rise, and success rates are getting even higher each year.
Colleges Against Cancer is an organization that holds events and fundraisers in support of those going through the horrific battle against cancer.
The events and fundraisers help with the dedication of the younger generation, in order to make a difference, and HAC made that happen.
Donations were not limited to entrance and game boards though.
There were also T-shirts and bracelets on sale, as well as raffles.
Participants could also purchase extra game boards for $5.
Everyone came ready to play; some even came sporting their Vera Bradley accessories.
The bingo night was held in order to raise funds for Lock Haven University's Relay for Life being held on March 27, 2009.
Relay for Life is being held at 7 p.m. at the Student REC Center.
Teams can sign-up or make donations at relayforlife.org/palhu.
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