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Bake sale profits local adopted family
Nick Persons
Issue date: 12/5/07 Section: News
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Sarah Meier stood outside of Moore Hall in the bitter cold for nearly four hours Tuesday.
But the cause - to raise money for victims of domestic violence - made it well worth it.
Meier, a White Lake senior, was part of a six-person group that sold baked goods to help support a family of four this holiday season.
"We're out here in layers and those kids don't have coats," she said. "It's for a good cause so it's kind of worth it."
As part of her IPC 362: Male-Female Communication class, Meier and her classmates were required to do something to aid victims of domestic violence. They chose to do their charity work through Underground Railroad Inc. of Saginaw, who assigned the students a mother and three children under age 4.
"They house the families until they can get back on their feet," said Nikki Wencel, Bad Axe senior, who helped sell the goods.
The student group is responsible for supporting the family through the holidays, an endeavor that will require about $400, Meier said.
"I think we brought in just under $100 today," she said.
Freeland freshman Kristina Lange aided the cause by buying a Rice Krispies treat for 50 cents.
Lange was initially unaware of the group's purpose, but when she learned of the cause, she felt better about her purchase.
"I feel like I've done my part," she said.
The group also sold cupcakes, brownies, hot chocolate and a variety of cookies.
Meier said they intended on taking the goods to their classes the rest of the week and try to sell them there, as well.
The students themselves are primarily responsible for baking the goods. However, assistant communication and dramatic arts professor Lesley Withers, who teaches the class, also was responsible for producing the food.
"She's been really helpful," Wencel said.
Wencel said the whole family was in need of winter coats and boots. The children wanted bikes and toys, while the mother is in need of cooking supplies.
"It makes you realize how much we have," she said. "And how much we take for granted."
Wencel also said she was impressed that people would donate more than the original cost to the cause.
The students will rely on bottle drives and family donations to account for the rest of the money needed.
"Every little bit helps," Wencel said. "It's nice that people are so generous during this time of year."
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But the cause - to raise money for victims of domestic violence - made it well worth it.
Meier, a White Lake senior, was part of a six-person group that sold baked goods to help support a family of four this holiday season.
"We're out here in layers and those kids don't have coats," she said. "It's for a good cause so it's kind of worth it."
As part of her IPC 362: Male-Female Communication class, Meier and her classmates were required to do something to aid victims of domestic violence. They chose to do their charity work through Underground Railroad Inc. of Saginaw, who assigned the students a mother and three children under age 4.
"They house the families until they can get back on their feet," said Nikki Wencel, Bad Axe senior, who helped sell the goods.
The student group is responsible for supporting the family through the holidays, an endeavor that will require about $400, Meier said.
"I think we brought in just under $100 today," she said.
Freeland freshman Kristina Lange aided the cause by buying a Rice Krispies treat for 50 cents.
Lange was initially unaware of the group's purpose, but when she learned of the cause, she felt better about her purchase.
"I feel like I've done my part," she said.
The group also sold cupcakes, brownies, hot chocolate and a variety of cookies.
Meier said they intended on taking the goods to their classes the rest of the week and try to sell them there, as well.
The students themselves are primarily responsible for baking the goods. However, assistant communication and dramatic arts professor Lesley Withers, who teaches the class, also was responsible for producing the food.
"She's been really helpful," Wencel said.
Wencel said the whole family was in need of winter coats and boots. The children wanted bikes and toys, while the mother is in need of cooking supplies.
"It makes you realize how much we have," she said. "And how much we take for granted."
Wencel also said she was impressed that people would donate more than the original cost to the cause.
The students will rely on bottle drives and family donations to account for the rest of the money needed.
"Every little bit helps," Wencel said. "It's nice that people are so generous during this time of year."
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