2008 Woodie Awards
'Bowling for Boobs'
Daniel Connell
Issue date: 10/18/07 Section: Campus Life
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Lone Star Lanes was filled up with Tarleton and Stephenville residents on Wednesday night. What brought them there? Boobs. "Bowling for Boobs," hosted by the TSU Colleges Against Cancer, was put on to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
The TSUCAC has raised over $2,300 just on t-shirts. That doesn't count for the donations or money made on Wednesday. People supporting the "I (heart) boobs" shirts were selling glow-sticks and singing jingles to get the attention and donations of those coming in to bowl. On a table in the back were six different baskets filled with goodies that bowlers could bid on in a silent auction. The most expensive basket, "Food Critics Basket," had a value of $130. It consisted of free food at La Fiesta, Cotton Patch, and others.
"This is awesome," Amy Berriochoa said. Berriocha is a freshman at Tarleton. "If something like this happened again, I would do it again."
But looking past the illuminating lights and the party decorations that made this event "awesome," a driving force to help those in need was the backbone of the get-together.
At the age of 14, Elizabeth "Liz" Oliver suffered from breast cancer that caused her to lose her left breast. Because of all the treatment she received, Oliver hopes to be cancer free by this November.
"[Having breast cancer] changed my life," Oliver said. "Afterward, I was thankful for what I have. I had no idea how it affected others until it affected me."
Oliver has done other charitable events besides "Bowling for Boobs." Last semester, she did "Protect your Balls," a dodge ball tournament aimed to raise money for testicular cancer. Other than that, she heads up "Relay for Life," which is approaching soon.
"She is my inspiration," Tanya Oliver, Elizabeth's mother said.
Scott Abbot, an American Cancer Society member, said, "Her dedication to Relay for Life, and the Cancer Society is proven by the success of this event."
For this event, Oliver had a handful of "Boob" jobs to do. She was responsible for making the t-shirts, putting 500 signs around town promoting the event, and went to local businesses asking them to donate. Minnisha DeGrate, a member on the committee, said, "She has taken her experience and has turned it around to make a difference in cancer research."
The TSUCAC has raised over $2,300 just on t-shirts. That doesn't count for the donations or money made on Wednesday. People supporting the "I (heart) boobs" shirts were selling glow-sticks and singing jingles to get the attention and donations of those coming in to bowl. On a table in the back were six different baskets filled with goodies that bowlers could bid on in a silent auction. The most expensive basket, "Food Critics Basket," had a value of $130. It consisted of free food at La Fiesta, Cotton Patch, and others.
"This is awesome," Amy Berriochoa said. Berriocha is a freshman at Tarleton. "If something like this happened again, I would do it again."
But looking past the illuminating lights and the party decorations that made this event "awesome," a driving force to help those in need was the backbone of the get-together.
At the age of 14, Elizabeth "Liz" Oliver suffered from breast cancer that caused her to lose her left breast. Because of all the treatment she received, Oliver hopes to be cancer free by this November.
"[Having breast cancer] changed my life," Oliver said. "Afterward, I was thankful for what I have. I had no idea how it affected others until it affected me."
Oliver has done other charitable events besides "Bowling for Boobs." Last semester, she did "Protect your Balls," a dodge ball tournament aimed to raise money for testicular cancer. Other than that, she heads up "Relay for Life," which is approaching soon.
"She is my inspiration," Tanya Oliver, Elizabeth's mother said.
Scott Abbot, an American Cancer Society member, said, "Her dedication to Relay for Life, and the Cancer Society is proven by the success of this event."
For this event, Oliver had a handful of "Boob" jobs to do. She was responsible for making the t-shirts, putting 500 signs around town promoting the event, and went to local businesses asking them to donate. Minnisha DeGrate, a member on the committee, said, "She has taken her experience and has turned it around to make a difference in cancer research."
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