UGA HEROs is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children affected and infected with HIV/AIDS in the state of
Georgia. We fund raise throughout the year with date auctions, corporate
events, letter writing, and small local fundraisers to implement mentoring programs in the lives of children who need help the most. The children
sponsored by our organization not only cope with a terminal disease, but 90%
of them come from a household income of less than $10,000 a year and over 50% have lost as least one parent to AIDS. These children face adversity in
every aspect of their life and we are here to help alleviate the stress in their life and be a positive influence.
How long have you been active at UGA?
3 years
How many members do you have?
2,500
Past Events/Activities
- 2007 & 2008 Organization of the Year
- 2007 Campus Event of the Year (HERO Olympics)
- Last year raised over $306,000
Plans for this year?
We are winding down are year but have the HERO OLYMPICS, the pinnacle of our fundraising and the most rewarding event for members, on Sunday, Dec. 7 at
Clarke Central High School. We bus in over 150 children from the Atlanta
area and bring them to campus for them to have the funnest day possible.
This is an opportunity for them to forget the worries in their life and feel
like a regular kid for once. We would love this event to be highlighted! What are the benefits of being involved in your student organization?
The benefits are endless, really. Not only does one acquire leadership
skills, become a more responsible and accountable person, meet people who
are dedicated to the same cause they are, and realize the amount of
dedication it takes to keep a student run organization afloat; but we are a
very unique organization that exposes all of our members to the children
they work so hard for. We give all of our members the opportunity to meet
and be truly touched by the children we fundraise for through interactive
campus events like the HERO Olympics. Does your organization collaborate with other student organizations?
We receive immense support through Greek Life, Campus Events, Residence
Halls, and numerous other campus organizations. Please list (and briefly explain) any awards or recognition your student
organization has received:
- 2007 & 2008 Organization of the Year
We are one of the largest organizations on campus and embody the ideal of
volunteerism.
- 2007 Campus Event of the Year (HERO Olympics)
This is an annual event that involves over 150 of our children. We match
each of the children up with members of the organization and they get to
spend the day together, learning from each other. There are fun stations at
the Olympics like face painting, cookie making, relay races, performances,
and much more. We let the kids have a day just for them, so they can forget
their worries and experience what every child deserves...a day of fun!
- Last year raised over $306,000
We accomplished this through the fundraising methods explained above
How can students get involved with your student organization?
Join now at our web site, www.ugaheros.org or just read information about our
organization!
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