Lehigh University: Alumni

 

     

Success Stories

Share your successes! E-mail us your results and a brief narrative of the day, along with a few pictures that capture the spirit of your event.

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The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: Team in Training
April 2009
Vicky Steel '01

Vicky's fundraising efforts for the Avenue of the Giants Half Marathon have gone extremely well! She has already surpassed her goal of $5,000, which she has raised to support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and is asking for continued support to help her reach her goal of $1,500 for her next race, the NIKE marathon in October. 

"I can't begin to tell you how much this means to me and to the families who are affected by blood cancers!," Steel says.

 If you would like to donate or view Vicky's progress for her new race, click here.

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No Excuses U: Mango Elementary
April 2009
Sara Najarro '02

Inspired by the success of No Excuses U in 2008, the Alumni Association has paired up with another classroom. Sara Najarro, a 2002 graduate of Lehigh and principal of Mango Elementary School in Fontana, Calif., contacted the Alumni Association when she discovered that her school would be participating in No Excuses U. Mrs. Gonzales's fifth-grade class recently received their very own package of Lehigh goodies!  Mrs. Gonzales said the children were "jumping and screaming" with excitement when they received their personalized packages.

"My students and I want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts!" she said. "We really appreciate the time and effort it took to put all of this together." 

Learn more about No Excuses U.

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Surfrider Foundation: San Francisco Beach Cleanup
Apil 5, 2009
Nicole Parisi-Smith '00

Nicole Parisi-Smith recently offered to help run one of the Surfrider Foundation's biweekly beach cleanups in the San Francisco area. Eight Lehigh alumni were part of the 131 volunteers who helped to remove bits of harmful trash from the Northern California shores. "It was great to see everyone," Nicole said. She describes collecting more than 67 garbage bags worth of trash, including styrofoam, balloons, plastic, cigarettes, and even clothing! Volunteers who would like to lend a hand are encouraged to visit the Surfrider Foundation's Web site to learn more about local volunteer opportunities.

Click here to view pictures of the cleanup.

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Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure
June 21, 2008
Sara (Atkinson) Trela '00 and the Lehigh Club of the Pacific NW

"The Puget Sound Race for the Cure was held Saturday, June 21 in Seattle. Over $1.6 million was raised and will be used to fund education, screening and treatment programs for the medicallly underserved in Western Washington and to support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Award and Research Grant Program.  Sandy Stelling '91 and her husband, Cliff, participated in the 5K run.  My husband John and I enjoyed the 5K walk along the Alaskan Way Viaduct.  Kathryn Mahaney '01 participated in fundraising.  The team raised $545, and Boeing donated $300 for John, Cliff and me.  The Puget Sound Lehigh Alumni received a donation from a fellow Lehigh alumna, Mary Beth Hyder '80, who lives in Atlanta, and who was inspired to donate to support her fellow Lehigh alumni."

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NYC Revlon Walk/Run
May 3, 2008
Nicole Lelchuk '01

"Revlon Run/Walk is in the books, and it was a great success; the team raised $1,731."

View pictures from this event.

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Lehigh Valley Walk Now for Autism
April 12, 2008
Sue Meyers '08P

"Despite early worries about the weather, our walk took place under a beautiful blue sky. More than 7,000 people came together at Lehigh Parkway and raised a grand total of over $427,000 so far! Our own Williams Team fundraising goal of $3,000 was exceeded by $35!  It was a heartwarming experience, and we were very touched by the generosity of our supporters."

View pictures from this event.

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No Excuses U: Whiteley Elementary
Susan Van Slyke '00, '01P
Winter 2007- Spring 2008

When she heard that her school would be participating in the No Excuses U program, Lehigh parent Susan Van Slyke eagerly contacted Lehigh. The partnership proved to be a wonderful opportunity for Van Slyke's students to learn about the many traditions of Lehigh University.

To learn more about No Excuses U and see pictures submitted by Mrs. Van Slyke's students, click here.