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Donations still needed for Alternative Spring Break
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Donations are still needed to help fund Boise State’s Alternative Spring Break trip to Houston, Texas.
The trip is sponsored by the Volunteer Services Board, and scheduled for March 24 through April 2.
According to Maria Rollins, assistant director of VSB and this year’s trip coordinator, the original fundraising goal was to earn $12,000. As of March 16, the group had only managed to raise $1200.
“Fundraising has been a challenge to everyone, and it has been the greatest character builder of all, up to this point,” Rollins said. “However, everybody is looking forward to the trip.”
The estimated cost per student for the trip is $550. Each student is required to pay $100 themselves; the rest of the money is earned through fundraisers.
This year’s fundraisers included a Bowl-a-Thon, subsidized by the Games Center, and a Food Festival held in conjunction with St. Paul’s Church.
In addition, each student sent out letters to friends, family, and local businesses asking for donations to sponsor the trip.
With only four days until the trip is scheduled to start, Rollins said the group is willing to accept donations up until the last minute. Donations can be dropped off at the VSB offices in the SUB.
This is the third year VSB has sponsored an alternative spring break. Past destinations included San Diego, Calif. and Santa Fe, N.M.
When asked why an alternative spring break is a good option for students while considering what to do over the break, Rollins said it gives them a chance to do something different.
“It is an opportunity for [students] to travel to a major city and they can serve, have fun and at the same time experience the culture and diversity of another city,” she said. “The participants get to experience how to build a strong and united team to travel, serve, live, work and play together. The whole experience is an excellent character builder!”
18 students are going on the trip this year.
Emily Poitevin
News Writer