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| Written by Shelby Weir, The Shorthorn staff | ||||
| Monday, 18 January 2010 06:36 PM | ||||
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The African Student Organization will host the Haiti Relief Ribbon Sale at the University Center Mall and Central Library Mall beginning Tuesday morning. The ribbon sale will continue through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will be sent to the American Red Cross, who is diligently working with the relief effort in Haiti. “We wanted as many organizations on board as possible,” ASO President Eleanor Khonje said. “We’re concerned about the relief. What’s the best thing we can do now? People want to feel like they’re giving something.” Ribbons will be on sale for $1 each. “There is no specific goal, but if 200 people come to buy ribbons, that is $200 we can send to Haiti,” she said. “We want people to feel like they’re contributing to the cause. People are compelled to give.” After an extensive online search, the color blue was chosen because it symbolizes pro-activeness and justice. “Blue is a humanitarian cause,” Khonje said. “We wanted to have a color that would mean something.” ASO will also be assisting other organizations in hosting a talent show in the Lone Star Auditorium on Thursday at 7 p.m. All proceeds from both of these events will be sent to the relief effort in Haiti. Donate directly to the American Red Cross Views: 516 | E-mail
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