PUDM Hosts “Pie a President” Event to Raise Awareness for Riley Hospital and Paediatric Healthcare
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Oct, 3, 2024 – Purdue University Dance Marathon student organization to host “Pie a President” event to raise awareness for Riley Hospital and Paediatric Healthcare. The event will take place on October 3rd, at Purdue Bell Tower from 12:00PM to 3:00PM.
The event gathers five presidents of student organizations to get “pied” for a $1 per pie and is open to the public. The event will feature music, other interactive booths and opportunities to learn more about paediatric healthcare. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Riley Hospital for Children to help provide life-saving care and treatment to paediatric patients.
“This is the 5th annual ‘Pie a President’ event,” says Avery Kerrt, President of PUDM, “we’ve raised a total $45,000 in previous years, and we’re hoping to bump up those numbers tomorrow.”
For more information about the event, contact Avery Kerrt at kerrt123@purdue.edu.
About Riley Hospital for Children:
Riley Hospital for Children is the largest paediatric system with over 50 locations across the United States. The hospital is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation, collaborating with Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, and Indiana University School for Health and Human Sciences to provide cutting-edge treatment.
About Purdue University Dance Marathon:
PUDM is the largest student-run charity organisation on Purdue’s campus, and it has been around on-campus for 20 years, and has hosted 19 18-hour dance marathons to raise money for Riley Hospital.
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