Upstate meets Lowstate through Mission
Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Organizing the Assembly Line
Today on Furman’s campus, volunteers came together to support the mission of The Brain Tumor Awareness Organization by assembling 600 patient backpacks with resources to be distributed through 3 Charleston cancer centers serving brain tumor patients.
Prior to the David Bailey concert, a presentation was given about the project and the many partners who came together to provide valuable resources within one backpack so that immediate support could be provided upon diagnosis by a neuro-professional.
Supporters of all ages
Travelers Rest High School Students
Thank you PWF-Furman University
Thanks to the Presbyterian Westminister Fellowship and the dedication of one student, the return of David Bailey to Furman’s campus brought much inspiration to many who have volunteered for this cause.
A community came together to serve and through prayer, sent healing thoughts forward to all those affected by this disease. Through their service on this day and this project, they became messengers of hope.
Buncombe Road Methodist
Buncombe Road Methodist has a home in our community at “The House” which sits in front of Travelers Rest High School. They encourage the youth through their after-school and outreach ministries and answered the call for this community project.
Job well done guys!
Greenville Senior High
The Founder of The BTAO is an alumni of Greenville Senior High School and would like to thank Connor Hipps and his Greenville Red Raider friends for again dedicating their volunteer service to our mission.
Troop 282 returns blessing through community service.
How great it was to have our own Troop 282 turn out to support the cause and one of its troop leaders-Keith (also co-founder of BTAO). A special footnote-Furman University was home to this troop for many years in an authentic train car parked on campus.
It is a true honor to come full circle on a project such as this and see leadership skills reign throughout these young individuals. There is no greater service than to help another.
Many of these volunteers had the opportunity to meet David Bailey and listen to his “Message of Hope”. Thanks to these volunteers, we get to pay it forward.