Saturday, October 8, 2011

Fastathon Concluding Remarks

Dear Fastathon 2011 Supporters,
We would like to extend our gratitude to all of you for supporting the Sixth Annual Fastathon benefiting the East Harlem Health Outreach Partnership (EHHOP).

Recap of Fastathon History
October 2006 - First Annual Fastathon raised $1,040 (w/ 25 fasters)
October 2007 - Second Annual Fastathon raised $2,012 (w/ 41 fasters)
September 2008 - Third Annual Fastathon raised $5,062 (w/ 75 fasters)
September 2009 - Fourth Annual Fastathon raised $7,566 (w/ 105 fasters) 
September 2010 - Fifth Annual Fastathon raised $6,604 (w/ 103 fasters)

This year, with your generous support, we have raised a record $9,777 (and counting) with a record 138 fasting participants! In total, the Fastathon has raised over $30,000 for the East Harlem Health Outreach Partnership over the last six years.  

For fasters, we hope that this event helped you to gain perspective on the physiological ramifications of being hungry and deprived and to garner inspiration from the positive impact that a group of committed individuals can have. Without your participation (~1 in every 6 Mt Sinai students), this event would not have been possible.

For sponsors, THANK YOU SO MUCH for your generosity. The proceeds from this benefit will go directly towards medications, social work, and referrals at EHHOP.

Thank you all again.
David Chiang, MSTP III
Andrew Chow, MSTP VI, EHHOP Research Chair
Radeyah Hack, MS III, President of the Muslim Students Association
Timothy Cashman, MSTP III
Robert Brenner, MSII, EHHOP Fundraising Chair
Maryam Sultan, MSII