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| Fundraiser sends Sigma Nu, football to
Charlotte |
by Jennifer
Schneider
Staff Writer |
Sigma Nu hosts its 19th annual
“Game Ball Run” Nov. 21 and 22 to raise money
for the American Cancer society.
The roughly 100-mile trip from Boone to Ericsson Stadium
in Charlotte will take two days and will be run by about
30 Sigma Nu brothers. The runners will be split into three
teams. Each team member will take turns running followed
by a van carrying the other brothers.
“They run as long as they can and then someone else
takes their place and continues running,” Sigma Nu
president Adam B. Pfanmiller said. “Our goal is that
everyone runs half to a full mile.”
Senior D.J. McCabe said once the run is completed, Sigma
Nu would present the check and game ball on the field right
before the coin toss at the Panthers vs. Philadelphia Eagles
game Nov. 30.
The charity route takes the runners down Highway 421 to Highway
115 and then Highway 77 to Charlotte. “I think it is
longer than 321 but it is probably safer because it has more
of a shoulder, especially up on the mountain,” senior
Chip D. Jetton said.
Jetton is not a member of Sigma Nu but is running with the
brothers.
“I got involved because my grandmother has cancer,”
he said. “Seeing someone die of cancer is hard to watch.”
Jetton is raising money on his own, adding to the total check
that will be presented to the American cancer Society.
He said he has received donations in both set amounts and
by the number of miles he runs.
His goal is to run at least 20 miles and raise anywhere from
$200 to $500.
“I think it is awesome that he is running,” Pfanmiller
said. “I am really impressed.”
“Sigma Nu has been running the game ball for charity
since its second year on campus,” McCabe said. “It’s
a strong tradition and a great cause.”
Over the past 18 years, Sigma Nu raised more than $100,000
for the American Cancer Society through the Game Ball Run.
This year they hope to raise at least $4,000.
“It all depends on the publicity,” Pfanmiller
said. “We are doing better at getting the word out
this year.”
“Adam made sure they did it right this year,”
Jetton said. “They did a good job getting sponsors
and I am glad they are actually running the whole way.”
Sponsors like Klondike Cafe, Toyota of Boone and Chestnut
Veterinary Hospital donate at least $150 and get their names
on the runners’ T-shirts.
Sigma Nu also received funding from individuals interested
in helping the cause.
“I think it is great, getting to run down the interstate
with cars driving by, honking at you,” McCabe said.
“I am excited to be able to help with the cause and
make it a success,” Jetton said.
Anyone interested in running or donating money to Sigma Nu
should contact Pfanmiller at AP43661@appstate.edu or Jetton
at CJ42384@appstate.edu.
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