RACC hosted the second annual RACCy Olympics on Friday, April 27 on the Yocum Library lawn. The event benefits Caitlin's Smiles, which is a non-profit organization that supports seriously ill children in area hospitals by delivering bags of smiles.
The RACCy Olympics is an afternoon filled with crazy and unique games where teams of students and staff compete for an overall title. The teams also battle with fundraising challenges throughout the year. This year's event raised $18,012.85!
Some of this year's fundraisers included selling coupon books, a student parking space raffle and a roller skating party. Faculty and staff are also supporting the cause with Dress Down Days.
Over the last two years, the RACC community has raised $35,126.76!
View the slideshow from the 2011 RACCy Olympics.
View the slideshow from the 2012 RACCy Olympics.
About Caitlin's Smiles
All proceeds from the RACCy Olympics benefit Caitlin’s Smiles, which delivers “bags of smiles” that consists of arts and crafts items to children with chronic or life-threatening diseases, including patients at St. Joseph Medical Center. The organization also donates gas and restaurant cards to the families of these children.
If you're curious about how Caitlin's Smiles was chosen as the charity or what kind of work went on behind-the-scenes, check out this Q&A with event chairperson Dana McMullen.
