HC’s Snow organizes fundraiser in support of American Diabetes Association
HC history teacher Chris Snow, a well-known figure around the HC community, is hosting a fundraising event in late October to raise awareness for a disease which has affected the lives of many, including his own—diabetes.
All of the proceeds from the event will go towards the American Diabetes Association (ADA), a national foundation dedicated to increasing support to help prevent diabetes.
The available spots to participate in the fundraiser event quickly filled up, as Snow has already received numerous donations and volunteers.
“This year, we are raising money for the American Diabetes Association,” Snow said. “Our original goal was to raise $2,000 with this event, and we’ve already raised $2,400.”
The fundraising event will occur on Oct. 28th, and integrates his enthusiasm for Halloween with a night full of games, contests, and puzzles.
“The only connection is that I love Halloween,” Snow said. “I wanted to combine my love of Halloween and the public’s love of break out rooms.”
With the aid of students, Snow has been actively planning this event and he plans to continue the fundraiser every year in support of the ADA.
“Right now we are full as far as participants,” he said. “We only had room for 32 participants, and we filled up back in June.”
The main reason for the event is raising awareness for diabetes to support and help ameliorate the lives of those affected by this debilitating disease. Snow is hopeful the event will continue for years to come, and advises for anyone with a craze for Halloween to sign up.
“If you are a junior this year, and want to sign up as an onsite volunteer for next year, you are more than welcome to,” Snow said. “There are eight rooms, with six puzzles in each room, a costume contest and big prizes for the highest donators.”
Those who want to help raise awareness for this disease can donate by visiting: http://main.diabetes.org/goto/snowhallioween.
Snow acknowledges that yes; Halloween is misspelled, and stated, “We would greatly appreciate for anyone to donate anything, a dollar or 50 cents.”
Since its inception this past month, the fundraiser has already achieved a multitude of success. The amount of onsite participants is currently full; however Snow continuously encourages more people to help supply decorations, and offers anyone who wants to get involved to donate.
Snow suggests that he appreciates any help with the event, and if you want to get involved, see him in room 59.
“There are already over 50 people signed up to participate,” senior Kayla Riddell, a volunteer for the event said. “We are trying to better the lives of those touched by this terrible disease with an eventful night, and in doing so raising money for a wonderful cause.”