Thursday, October 4, 2001

Helping Hands
TCUnity fair to raise relief funds
By Piper Huddleston
Staff Reporter

The Residence Hall Association sponsored the TCUnity Fair Wednesday to raise money for the victims in New York City and Washington, said John Giammalva, RHA Advisor.

The money raised at the fair will go to a relief fund for attack victims established by the Week of Compassion, a service arm of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Giammalva said.

Caleb Williams/Skiff Staff Students sign up for the raffle to win Chancellor Ferrari’s parking spot as part of the TCUnity fair.

“Since TCU is affiliated with the Disciples of Christ, the RHA decided they would be an appropriate organization to raise money for,” Giammalva said.

The event included a silent auction, a barbecue lunch, raffle and craft booths.

Participants in the silent auction and raffle won prizes such as top parking spots, a Walkman and gift certificates from local restaurants and salons, said Laura McFarland, RHA President. She said a Henri Matisse print worth $300 was also auctioned off.

Andy Walker, sophomore engineering major, won the chance to park in Chancellor Michael Ferrari’s parking spot for a day.

McFarland said RHA received a tremendous amount of support from local businesses as well as the TCU community. She said RHA began working on the project two weeks ago and received an overwhelming response for such short notice.

Giammalva said he has not had a chance to determine the amount of money raised at the fair.

“We’re not sure how much money we raised, but we are very proud because no matter what the amount is, it will help those in need,” McFarland said.

Piper Huddleston
k.p.huddleston@student.tcu.edu