Virginia Tech is known for our sense of community and service. After all, our motto is "Ut Prosim." So when disasters such as the earthquake in Haiti occur, it is second nature to lend a helping hand. The Hokie Nation has really proved once again that we can serve others when in need.
Even before the earthquake, Hokies that are a part of the Catholic Campus Ministry had planned an alternative spring break to Haiti. The trip has since been canceled because of the earthquake, but all the money raised for the trip as well as additional collections during services are being donated to the country.
Chris Cooke,a fellow Hokie, assisted Hokies United in creating a Face Book page to raise awareness for donating money to Haiti. They are working with Partners in Health which is an organization that has been doing relief work in Haiti for 25 years. So far, Hokies United has raised over $10,000 which Partners in Health is putting towards relief efforts. To donate please visit the Partners in Health for Hokies United website. http://act.pih.org/page/outreach/view/haitiearthquake/HokiesUnited
Phi Beta Delta collaborated with Hokies United to host a panel to discuss "the road to recovery" for Haiti. The event was free and held at the Graduate Life Center Auditorium. The event included speakers sharing their first-hand experiences in Haiti.
Hokies United has also designed a t-shirt to raise money for Haiti. The t-shirts are red and blue which are the colors of the Haitian flag. On the front of the t-shirt there is an outline of the country and the words "Hokies Helping Haiti." "Hokies United" and "Together We Stand, Together We Serve" can be found on the back. The shirts are on sale for just $10 and are for a great cause. I already have mine, get yours today. http://www.bookstore.vt.edu/ePOS?store=1&item_number=2639&form=shared3%2Fgm%2Fdetail.html&design=vt#
These are just a few of the ways Virginia Tech has been able to help. Hokies all over have stepped in and demonstrated our motto, "That I May Serve." The relief for Haiti has only just begun, and so has Hokies Helping Haiti.
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