Student volleyball tournament helps families fighting cancer

“Six years in the past, we had a few college students that approached us attempting to determine a approach of beginning a membership to assist elevate cash for Bringing Hope Residence, which was a company that helped them after they have been in want,” stated Rob D’Urbano.

D’Urbano is the co-chair of the Bringing Hope Residence Membership at Bayard Rustin Excessive College. The membership helps the non-profit of the identical title that helps pay the payments of households battling most cancers.

“It grew to become this little volleyball event that has now grown into 45 groups, 350 college students taking part in volleyball, after which the entire faculty concerned in fundraising to assist this wonderful group,” stated D’Urbano.

Some college students received concerned with fundraising for particular causes. Brigid Durant, an officer with the college’s membership, is honoring her mom who handed away in 2015.

“Bringing Hope Residence used to assist us out when my mother had most cancers,” stated Durant. “So, they helped us with our payments and so they’ve been an enormous a part of our lives my complete life.”

One other scholar, Alyssa Lecky, has two private causes to assist the trigger.

“My cousin was recognized with stage 4 mind most cancers. Sadly, he handed however Bringing Hope Residence helped us a bit of bit with that and now my grandmother has most cancers,” she stated. “So, we have sort of simply been all about elevating cash for individuals.”

Bringing Hope Residence accepts functions on the primary of the month for people inside their protection space. To be taught extra, go to their web site.

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