SuperthonWeekend fails to top last year's goal

by Jennifer Kietur assistant perspectives editor

Superthon is an annual event sponsored by the Campus Activities and Programming Board to raise money for a specific charity. This year, Superthon Weekend was March 21-23.

The charity is voted upon by the CAP Board. This year, all proceeds benefitted the American Cancer Society.

The proceeds go to funding cancer research, educating families with relatives that have cancer and for cancer rehabilitation.

"There were many events that highlighted Superthon Weekend, however the Bachelor Auction and Canning around Wayne made the most money for the charity." Angela Palazzone, assistant CAP Board chair said.

"It was a good opportunity for Cabrini students to give of themselves and raise money for such a worthy cause,'· Janet Mercuri. first-year student and CAP Board member said.

The Cabrini bachelor auction was field on Saturday, March 22, I following the comedy troupe's performance.

Eleven of Cabrini's own men were raffled off to fellow students to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

"This year was the first year that we held a bachelor auction and it was very successful," Palazzone said.

The CAP Board raised over $687 to give to the American Cancer Society.

Although it was not as much as last year, they were still happy with their achievements.

"I think the weekend was very successful," said Emma Legge, director of student activities.

" Many members of the Cabrini community were very generous with their time and money," Legge said. ' ,