Wednesday, September 19, 2001

Helping hands
TCU pulls together for relief effort

Members of the TCU community may not be able to assist in the search for survivors in New York or console the people affected by the attacks in Washington, but Horned Frogs certainly are ready to do whatever it takes to help those who are in need.

Immediately following the attacks, students, faculty and staff waited in line for hours to donate blood. On Friday, more than 100 student-athletes, coaches and staff members from the TCU athletic department participated in WBAP radio station and ABC Radio’s “Change for America” event that raised more than $35,000 for the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Also Delta Sigma Theta sorority members are collecting stuffed teddy bears this week for the children who lost loved ones.

To all who have given of themselves this week, thank you.

Even though TCU is thousands of miles away from the scenes of tragedy, this attack has affected us and it is our duty as Americans to be available for support.

Like many parts of the nation, the Fort Worth area has emerged virtually unscathed by this attack. We are at a prime position to pour our physical and monetary support into this worthy cause.

People across the nation are coming together to provide aid to the victims and the people that were affected. TCU is a prime example of that unification.

In addition to providing for those who suffered great losses, TCU has shown it has not forgotten about its student body. The Student Government Association and the Leadership Council sponsored two forums to explain what roles politics and religion play in these terrorist attacks. The Brite Divinity School and the TCU Counseling Center have both opened their doors to help people cope with the tragedies.

Continue to do your part as an American: Give blood, donate money, help relief organizations around the community.

The nation is prepared to continue the relief effort as long as it is necessary. This campus has shown that it will be there, too.