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As this week approaches, it only takes a concluded Thanksgiving dinner and one look at Christmas decorations at the mall while black Friday shopping to get excited for the holidays. As much as we like to let ourselves get caught up in the midst of …
Coming to college was one of the biggest steps of my life. Moving 2+ hours south from home, not knowing a single person, and then try to find new friends; there is nothing scarier. So what did I do? I attended events, went to class, …
By: Kenzi Weidman
It took me a long time to think about what I wanted you readers to know about this week. As I started thinking, I realized that I am always writing about how you can make yourself better, whether in the aspect of fitness, health, or eating habits. So this time, let’s talk about making someone else’s life better.
Have any of you ever heard of the Ronald McDonald House?
The Ronald McDonald House is an independent, non-profit organization that acts as a “home” for families that have children that are being hospitalized for treatments. It is a place for the families to rest, shower, sleep, or relax while still being close to their loved one. The best part about it, there is NO COST for the families!
How many Ronald McDonald Houses are there and where are they located?
Currently, there are 322 Ronald McDonald houses in over 52 countries around the world. That amounts to over 7,200 bedrooms that families are able to use each night. There is a substantial cost to operate these houses every day, and they rely on donations to make a lot of this happen!
What can you do to help?
Every semester, Warhawk Fitness and Aquatics saves their can tabs, or “pop tabs”— soda, beer, juice, soup or any other item that has a fully aluminum tab—to donate to this amazing charity. The tabs are sent to the Ronald McDonald House and they cash them in for money to be put towards the costs of housing each family that is in need.
In my opinion, this charity is not only one of the most amazing programs that helps families in tough emotional and financial situations, but it is also one that can always benefit from donations! Collect your tabs, and turn them in to either the Williams Center, the University Fitness Center in the Wells basement, or contact me directly and I will GLADLY take them off your hands.
Currently, I have my ENTIRE family collecting tabs, along with area bars. It is so simple to just pop the tab off, and save it for a cause that truly needs out help.
If you have any further questions regarding our “Pop Tab Wars”, please contact me, Kenzi Weidman. Visit this link to learn more about the Ronald McDonald House
Are you up for the challenge? Prove your dedication to Warhawk Fitness and help us help those in need!
“Always remember, it doesn’t matter how slow you go, as long as you keep on going.”
-Kenzi Weidman