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Written by: Lili Minato | Freelance<\/span><\/p>\n

On May 1, Abby\u2019s House organized a \u201cPonyo\u201d themed dinner and movie night. The event offered a ramen bar and a wide range of snacks and drinks, as well as a showing of the critically acclaimed Miyazaki classic of the same name. Fans and newcomers flocked to the fundraiser to enjoy amazing food and a fantastic movie.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tickets were $15 for general admission, $12 for students and $8 for kids under 10, to help fundraise for the Abby\u2019s House basic needs program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Adriana Garcia, a senior at Western and the planner of the \u201cPonyo\u201d event, is the fundraising coordinator for Abby\u2019s House. \u201cMy position focuses on fundraising specifically for the basic needs program and what that means is all the profits go towards gas cards, food vouchers, our care cupboards (and more),\u201d Garcia said \u201cWe are fundraising in order to serve students in the best way possible.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The fundraiser was a success, as many students and community members came to show their support for Abby\u2019s House and their basic needs program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are more fundraising events for Abby\u2019s House happening in May. Miriam Garland, a senior at Western and the Stitch Closet coordinator, shares information about the upcoming color run event: \u201cThe color run is our annual event. It’s supposed to be a fundraiser but it usually just ends up being a fun event.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The color run will be May 19 and is a 5k run or walk where colored cornstarch powder is used to create a fun athletic experience. There are a plethora of activities for students to participate in as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis year we are going to have vendors… we\u2019re also going to be having tables and clubs or organizations, specifically we\u2019re going to be having a table (focusing on) mental health,\u201d said Garcia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Garland also explained how Campus Recreation is working hard to make the event inclusive by ensuring that lower-income students can attend for free.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For those interested in donating to Abby\u2019s House but are unable to donate financially, Garcia stated that the best way to help out is to, \u201cHelp us spread the word! We want to start fundraising more towards the (Monmouth) community, if (students) could just help us spread the word, that would be wonderful.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

If one is interested in learning about more Abby\u2019s House events, check out their Instagram @abbyshouse_wou. For basic needs and survivor support, look for Abby\u2019s House in the Werner University Center in room 106 or take a look at their website \u2014 wou.edu\/abbyshouse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n



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