Pies raise 2K for Cancer Relief (10-04-07)
Gary Jones had some pie.
The Adams State College Circle K and Community Partnerships event, Take a Pie for Cancer Relief, raised over $2200 on Sept. 27.
Associated costs for the event were sponsored. "Thank you to Adams State, Community Partnerships, Circle K, Facilities Services, and everyone who supported the event by either donating or participating in it," Tony Ross, adjunct professor of business and an organizer of the event, said.
The Regional Medical Center, Valley-Wide Health Systems, and Lifebridge all contributed and chose not to toss pies at Adams State President Dr. David Svaldi. "Dr Svaldi also escaped a pie that was to be tossed by a student, when an errant throw hit me instead of him," Ross said.
Students threw pies too.
Joe Kelso, an ASC wrestler won the pie eating championship. His prizes included a t-shirt, a $20 gift certificate to Safeway, two passes to Joyful Journey Hot Springs, and an option to toss a pie in Ross' face.
The pies in the pie eating contest were provided via Chef Charles Maloney from Sodexho Food Service, as was the whipped cream.
Professor Fleming throws a pie.
Ray Dunning was the student who brought in the most donations.
The football coaches, led by Wayne McGinn, head football coach, were in the pie gallery for two hours. "Student volunteers manned the gallery until three in the afternoon," Ross said.
Frank Novotny, Ken Marquez, and Bill Mansheim had some pie.
The pie takers via the raffle were Svaldi, Provost Dr. Michael Mumper, Associate Provost Dr. Frank Novotny, and Vice President Bill Mansheim, Dean of Student Affairs Ken Marquez, Dr. Stuart Hilwig, associate professor of history; Dr. Marty Jones, professor of chemistry; Jason Ramstetter, wrestling coach and Ross.
"Special Deliveries," where people paid at least $25 to toss a pie were received by Mansheim, Marquez, Rich Ross, and Andy Ward, who also served as master of ceremonies for the event.
Ken Marquez, Frank Novotny, and Bill Mansheim clean up.
Director of Facilities Services and Procurement Gary Jones had many pies thrown in his face. "We had a 'Gary Jones Special,'" Ross said. "Throwing a pie at Gary created a lot of interest, led by his wife Barbara (Griego-Jones, administrative assistant for athletics."
Dr. Hilwig throws pie.
All monies raised went to support the SLV Cancer relief Fund, a tax-exempt nonprofit dedicated to financially supporting cancer patients and their families here in the Valley.
