In support of multiple sclerosis research

From left to right, Neil Janna of Janna Inc. and part-time comedian; Mike Russo from Facilities Management; with Olympians Vincent Couturier and Philippe Beaudry, who is also a student in the John Molson School of Business and will be fencing in the 2012 Olympics with Team Canada. | Photo Concordia University

For the second consecutive year, a team of dedicated volunteers with the support of Hospitality Concordia organized a spaghetti luncheon to raise research funds and awareness about multiple sclerosis.

Daniel Houde, director of Campus Retail Stores, is pleased to present a new iPad (courtesy of the Campus Retail Stores) to raffle winner Vince MacDougall of Mail Services. | Photo by Kim Barbier, Concordia University

A total of $2,661.33 was raised to fight the inflammatory disease that affects the ability of nerve cells in the brain and in the spinal cord to communicate with each other. There is currently no known cure for the disease.

The organizing team consisted of Petra Alves and the indefatigable Nancy Curran, both from Hospitality Concordia, as well as Filomena De Gennaro (Office of the Registrar) and Sharon McLean (Facilities Management).

Along with selling a pasta lunch for $10, organizers sold raffle tickets and gave away lots of prizes donated by local businesses. The big winners were: 

• Maria Pazula-Lambert, Office of the Registrar: Two tickets at the Bell Centre for Supertramp, donated by CJAD radio station
• Diane Harrison, Office of University Advancement and Alumni Relations: Canadiens signed T-shirt, donated by the Montreal Canadiens
• Danny Rodrigues: Canadiens hockey jersey, donated by CJAD
• Vince MacDougall, Mail Services: iPad (value $500), donated by Concordia Campus Retail Stores.

 
Prizes may be claimed from Petra Alves at Hospitality Concordia, 514-848-2424, ext. 4947. 
 

 Related link:
•  "Concordia Community Raises $5,000 to Fight MS" - Journal, April 29, 2010