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Phi Sigma Iota toy drive has overwhelming success
by Linsey Heiser assistant news editor
The members of Phi Sigma Iota, Cabrini's foreign language honor society, are helping to make the holidays a little happier for some less fortunate children.
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Students involved with Phi Sigma Iota organized a toy drive to collect items such as stuffed an- imals, dolls, games, puzzles and more for children in Juarez, Mexico.
The toy drive began on Nov. 15 and ended on Dec. 3. Boxes were placed outside of each of the RA's rooms, the campus ministry office and the faculty secretary's office to collect any donations.
The toy drive brought in approximately seven boxes of toys, which was more than expected. Since there were more toys collected than allowed to be sent into Mexico, the remaining toys will be donated to local charities.
The boxes of toys will be sent to a shelter in El Paso, Texas, where they will then be shipped across the Texas/Mexico border into Juarez.
Senior Jen Schrader, president of Phi Sigma Iota, was overwhelmed with the success of the toy drive.
"I'm very excited that Cabrini students are standing behind our efforts to make the holidays happier for the less fortunate," Schrader said.
Vice president of Phi Sigma Iota, junior Joanne Morrone, agreed with Schrader.
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"I think that our toy drive shows proof of the true meaning of Christmas. Students reached out to help the children in need," Morrone said.
The members of Phi Sigma Iota would like to thank everyone who participated in the toy drive. The donations are greatly appreciated.
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