CSU Helps the Children’s Miracle Network

 By Chantal Maurice  

For about two weeks, student linked together to raise money for a good cause; while promoting a little friendly competition.         

Miss CSU 2008-2009, Amiee Coner, decided to involve CSU in her community service project for the Miss South Carolina Pageant. Fundraising for the Children’s Hospital at MUSC turned into the King and Queen of Hearts Competition. “I got involved because as I was running for Miss CSU, my platform was dedicated to children. I especially love doing charity work for children and saw this as a good opportunity to raise money for them,” says participant, Adrian Crawford.         

A group of about 40 students volunteered to be contestants in the fundraiser by collecting pennies as votes. Donations were given to the contestants by peers and others willing to help with the cause. The male and female contestants with the most votes (pennies) were crowned the King and Queen of Hearts. On Feb. 14, the winners were announced during halftime of the Men’s Basketball game. More than $2,500 was raised, and the fundraiser was such a success that it was implemented as an annual event.

 
 2009 Winners

King of Hearts: Trampus Hoover
 

Queen of Hearts: Lucia Pena`

1^st runner-up: Michael Silvestri

                            
1^st runner-up: Jessica Dericot

2^nd runner-up: Gerald Butler

2^nd runner-up: Casey Estes