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QCC Foundation Fundraiser Takes a Swing at Student Need
Contact: Karen Hutner
Office of Institutional Communications
khutner [at] qcc.mass.edu
Release Date:
8/24/2020
WORCESTER, MA—August 24, 2020 — The Quinsigamond Community College Foundation, a 501(c)(3), is holding a unique golf fundraising event set to begin on September 1 to support QCC students in need. The goal is to raise up to $50,000 with all proceeds from the fundraiser going toward the college’s Food Pantry and Resource Center and the Foundation’s Endowed Scholarship Fund.
The “30 Rounds in 30 DaysTM” golf-inspired fundraiser features 30 individual golf prizes, with a grand prize of a trip for two to Las Vegas, four night accommodations, and an 18-hole round of golf for two at the world famous Cascata Golf Club. Other prizes include golf trips to Florida, Cape Cod and 27 golf courses and clubs across New England.
“By participating in this fundraising event, people are contributing to Central Massachusetts' recovery and economic development,” said QCC Foundation President Dr. Linda Maykel. “QCC students and alumni are the engine that drives Central Massachusetts. Like most community colleges, the bulk of QCC graduates stay local. You will find them in every industry sector of the region. When our community needed them at the start of the pandemic, they rose to the challenges before them. It’s now our turn to give back to them in their time of need.”
Each semester an average of 125 scholarship applications are received; however, this Fall semester the college has already received 264 applications, demonstrating the increased needs of students. During the summer months, the school’s food pantry has regularly served over 250 students, which helped over 800 family members. It is anticipated that those numbers will only increase during the colder months.
“We want to support our students in their time of need, not just for today, but in the weeks and months ahead,” Dr. Maykel said. “When we help others, we end up helping ourselves. “
Only 1,000 tickets will be sold during this fundraiser, and no tickets will be sold after August 31 at 4:00 p.m. Each day in September a winner will be chosen, with winning tickets based on the last three digits of the Massachusetts mid-day daily lottery number. To learn more, visit QCC.edu/30rounds
For more information about QCC, contact Josh Martin, Director of Institutional Communications at 508.854.7513 or jmartin [at] qcc.mass.edu
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Quinsigamond Community College is the most affordable higher education in Worcester County. As a regional leader in education and workforce development, QCC serves the diverse educational needs of Central Massachusetts by providing affordable, accessible, and high quality programming leading to transfer, career, and lifelong learning.
The Quinsigamond Community College Foundation is a 501(c )(3) organization. The Foundation’s mission is to develop and promote resources that advance Quinsigamond Community College’s efforts of providing accessible, affordable, high quality educational and training programs and services that respond to diverse Central Massachusetts students’ needs.