LPC student Christina Nocerino set a goal for herself two
weeks ago. By May 14, Nocerino hopes to raise $1,000 for the
refugees of Kosovo
“I want to make a difference in people’s lives,”
she said.
Daily from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., she and other volunteers
will have a table set up on the Quad, where money donations can
be made. Contributions can also be dropped off in Building 700
through out the day.
Donations go directly to the Red Cross, which then benefit
the Kosovo refugees. Checks must be made out to the American
Red Cross International Response Fund.
“It’s not a political thing,” Nocerino, a chemistry
major, stated. “It’s humanitarian aid.”
Nocerino came up with the idea to help fleeing Kosovars over
Spring Break. After reading countless news stories about the
NATO air strikes in Yugoslavia, she contacted the American Red
Cross to see what she could do.
The Red Cross said the best thing she could do is gather contributions
in her area. From that, Nocerino contacted Student Services at
LPC. Karen Halliday, the Dean of Student Services, happily agreed
to let Nocerino fundraise on campus.
This relief project marks the first time Nocerino has taken
a leadership role. “No one realizes how much work it takes,
“ she said.
But, Nocerino has confidence in herself. “I will make
a difference,” she said smiling.