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NEWS
| SEPTEMBER 28, 2005
Student Organizations
Groups to hold fair, blood drive
Students can aid hurricane relief
efforts by giving blood, participating in Bed Races.
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| The Shorthorn: Drew Campbell |
| The UTA Bookstore bed racer
is on display Tuesday afternoon to promote Bed
Races. The 25th annual Bed Races will be held next Oct.
6 at Maverick Stadium. |
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By Michelle
Echevarria
The Shorthorn staff
UTA Volunteers will host a volunteer fair and hold a blood drive
with EX.C.E.L. Campus Activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today on
the University Center mall to help Hurricane Katrina survivors.
Seth Ressl, UTA Volunteers programming coordinator, said the hurricanes
have damaged many blood banks.
“There is a definite need for blood,” he said.
Agencies and organizations like Big Brothers and Big Sisters will
man tables to inform students on opportunities to help in the community.
Ressl said he believes the fair has always been a successful recruitment
tool for organizations.
“It’s a way for people to see and learn what these organizations
do,” he said.
The Rotary Club of Arlington will provide free hot dogs to blood
donors.
In addition to giving blood, students can help by participating
in the 25th annual Bed Races on Oct. 6. According to EX.C.E.L. program
coordinator Patrick “PK” Kelly, some of the Bed Races
proceeds will go to the American Red Cross. Registration is $25
per team.
An example of a bed built for the races will be displayed in the
UC during the blood drive.
The Bed Races will have a pajama theme, and events such as the Punt,
Pass and Kick and “best dressed” contests will also
be held, with a $50 award for the winners. Students can also take
part in UTA’s attempt to break the world’s “biggest
pillow fight” record.
History graduate student Bryan Sullins has participated in Bed Races
for three years as a member of the Brazos Bulldogs. He said his
team won first place in 2000 and 2001.
“It’s a unique experience,” he said. “I
mean you’re pushing a bed, and it’s fast. If you’re
a good sprinter, it’s not so hard.”
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