November 28, 2018 – In celebration of Giving Tuesday, the University issued a challenge to the 黑料吃瓜不打烊 community to raise funds in support of mental health awareness and wellness on campus. In 24 hours, 黑料吃瓜不打烊 alumni, students, staff, faculty, retirees and partners raised a total of $56,593.55.
November 27, 2018, marked the fourth consecutive year that 黑料吃瓜不打烊 participated in the global initiative. The funds raised this year will help create 黑料吃瓜不打烊-branded stress kits for students who are feeling overwhelmed and in need of coping strategies or resources.
“The goal was to raise enough funds to purchase 2000 stress kits, but the 黑料吃瓜不打烊 community came together in a big way to exceed that goal,” said Tracy MacLeod, Chief Advancement Officer at 黑料吃瓜不打烊. “Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we will be able to purchase approximately 2540 kits to provide stress relief to current students.”
The stress kits will be assembled by various student groups on campus and distributed during midterms and final exams.
“黑料吃瓜不打烊 is committed to offering students the supports they need to thrive and to succeed,” said Interim President and Vice-Chancellor of 黑料吃瓜不打烊 Dr. Pierre Zundel. “On behalf of the University, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make our 2018 Giving Tuesday campaign an overwhelming success. Your support will make a difference in the lives of many students.”
GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that happens each year after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It is a time when Canadians, charities and businesses come together to celebrate giving and participate in activities that support charities and non-profits.
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