Members of The Purdue Organization for Labor Equality and the local Red Cross collected donations before and after the Lady Gaga concert outside Elliott Hall of Music, near the Bell Tower, around the fountain in front of Hovde Hall, and at the Purdue Armory and Felix Haas Hall.

Faculty, students or staff can donate to The Purdue Haiti Relief Fund, said Pablo Malavenda, associate dean of student activities. Money will be sent to the Red Cross every week, with $2,000 as the weekly goal, he said.

Student organizations will continue to raise money for Haiti for the next four to six weeks, said Logan Stalions, treasurer of the relief account and a senior in the College of Liberal Arts. A member of the Purdue Organization for Labor Equality, Stalions confirmed the amount raised on Thursday.

Volunteers from Purdue Student Government, the American Red Cross Club of Purdue University, Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society and Purdue Organization for Labor Equality will set up tables to collect donations every day next week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bell Tower, the Hello Walk on Memorial Mall and Stewart Center, Malavenda said.

Those interested in giving also can make donations in person at the Purdue Student Government Office in Stewart Center, Room G6. They also can mail checks, money orders or cash to 128 Memorial Mall, Box 640, Stewart Center, Purdue University.

“Purdue students have always been in tune with what’s going on in the rest of the world and have responded promptly to disasters within and outside the country,” Malavenda said. “Any student organization at Purdue that wants to do their own fundraiser can come to the dean of students office and we’ll help them set up the event so that the money goes into the Purdue Haiti Relief Fund.”

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The Purdue Organization for Labor Equality, in partnership with Purdue Student Government, has initiated a campus-wide effort to raise money for Haiti, said Pablo Malavenda, associate dean of student activities.

“They have set up an account, The Purdue Haiti Relief Fund, that any faculty, student or staff member can send money to,” he said. “The money will go to the Red Cross.

“Funds will be raised for the next four to six weeks and will be sent on a weekly basis. The goal is to raise $2,000 a week.”

Donations will be collected Thursday night near the Bell Tower, around the fountain in front of Hovde Hall, at the Purdue Armory and at Felix Haas Hall.

Those collecting donations will display the Red Cross logo on their T-shirts and/or donation boxes.

In the coming weeks, those interested in giving can make donations in person at the Purdue Student Government Office in Stewart Center, Room G6. They also can mail checks, money orders or cash to 128 Memorial Mall, Box 640, Stewart Center, Purdue University.

“Purdue students have always been in tune with what’s going on in the rest of the world and have responded promptly to disasters within and outside the country,” Malavenda said. “Any student organization at Purdue that wants to do their own fundraiser can come to the dean of students office and we’ll help them set up the event so that the money goes into the Purdue Haiti Relief Fund.”

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The Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office is no stranger to the services that the American Red Cross provides. The Red Cross routinely provides assistance to victims affected by disasters, notably the flooding that most recently impacted Greater Lafayette, and also administers care to local emergency personnel who are called to duty during those times.

“It has somewhat surprised me, over the past four years that this particular community event continues to grow and the enthusiasm has never waned. Every year we seem to come up with new and more innovative ideas to make that year’s event bigger and better than in previous years. It is a fun and rewarding way to give back to an organization that serves us and the community we serve. I commend the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office and all the other volunteers, they do a great job,” said Tippecanoe County Sheriff Tracy Brown.

American Red Cross Executive Director Bob Wollenburg agrees.

“Our partnership with the Sheriff’s Office is a great example of how much good can come about when we work together for a common cause. We appreciate the support of the Sheriff’s Office, the sponsors, volunteers, and the entire community. It is through all of their efforts that the annual Sheriff’s Fish Fry is such a huge success,” Wollenburg said.

Tickets are priced at Eight dollars ($8.00) for adults and Five dollars ($5.00) for children age twelve and under. Pre-event tickets may be purchased during regular business hours at the Sheriff’s Office at 2640 Duncan Road, or at the Red Cross Chapter House located 615 North 18th Street, Suite 101 in Lafayette. People wishing to order tickets by phone can call the Red Cross chapter at 765-742-6975, pay by credit or debit card and have tickets either mailed to them or held on reserve at the fairgrounds. Tickets will be sold at the fairgrounds on June 5th and carry-out dinners will also be available.

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Interaction between the two agencies is not uncommon. “We often work with the American Red Cross to provide assistance and disaster relief to those affected by flooding or other disasters that impact our community. Over the past three years this has allowed members of the Sheriff’s Office an excellent opportunity to work with the Red Cross in a different capacity” said Tippecanoe County Sheriff Tracy Brown.

American Red Cross Executive Director Debbie Elsner agrees. “This collaborative effort with the Sheriff’s Department is a great example that we work well together for a common cause. We are very appreciative that the members of our local Sheriff’s Office volunteer their time in support of the American Red Cross,” Elsner said.

Tickets are priced at eight dollars ($8.00) for adults and five dollars ($5.00) for children age twelve and under. Tickets may be purchased during regular business hours at the Sheriff’s Office at 2640 Duncan Road, or at the Red Cross Chapter House located 615 N. 18th Street, Suite 101 in Lafayette. Tickets will also be on sale at the event on June 6th.

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Interaction between the two agencies is not uncommon. “We often work with the American Red Cross to provide assistance and disaster relief to those affected by flooding or other disasters that impact our community. Over the past three years this has allowed members of the Sheriff’s Office an excellent opportunity to work with the Red Cross in a different capacity” said Tippecanoe County Sheriff Tracy Brown.

American Red Cross Executive Director Debbie Elsner agrees. “This collaborative effort with the Sheriff’s Department is a great example that we work well together for a common cause. We are very appreciative that the members of our local Sheriff’s Office volunteer their time in support of the American Red Cross,” Elsner said.

Tickets are priced at eight dollars ($8.00) for adults and five dollars ($5.00) for children age twelve and under. Tickets may be purchased during regular business hours at the Sheriff’s Office at 2640 Duncan Road, or at the Red Cross Chapter House located 615 N. 18th Street, Suite 101 in Lafayette. Tickets will also be on sale at the event on June 6th.

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