Choice causes?

Many of us have been exposed to at least one, if not many, causes focused on health. Breast cancer. Diabetes. Heart Disease. The book, “Pink Ribbons, Inc.” details the marketing of generosity, volunteerism, social capital and it’s focus on breast cancer. Quite a compelling read. Even on our own campus, we’ve had the “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” t-shirt campaign.

In your opinion, dear students, why do some causes get such vibrant marketing coverage and therefore, funds? Why do others seem to miss the mark? For instance, common causes of infertility (such as polycystic ovarian syndrome) seem to struggle to find the connections that diseases such as breast cancer or stroke seem to enjoy. Why is it?

Why we’re in class!

I am a non-profit leadership minor with a major in Public Relations. I am attempting to emphasis my major in fund raising and event planning by taking various classes offered. Within the non-profit world I really want to work as a PR professional with conservation and wildlife restoration. I know fund raising will be a vital asset to me later in life and am excited to experience this learning opportunity.This just happens to be a class where both my major and minor overlap!