CASCO - The Commerce and Administration Student Charity Organization - is a student-driven initiative that raises money to support the Montreal Children's Hospital. Every year, the McGill Chapter of CASCO presents a dance and fashion show in November that involves student performers from across the McGill campus. It is an organization that is at the forefront of a powerful movement: students (in particular, business students) demonstrating social responsibility.
Through the shared vision of Alexandre St-Jean and Tuan Nguyen, the Commerce and Administration Student Charity Organization (CASCO) was founded in September of 1998, in honour of their friend Eric Danis, who passed away from leukemia. In 2002, a group of students started the McGill Chapter of CASCO (the original chapter is at the University of Ottawa) and it has been a huge success ever since!
Last year, CASCO's "Primetime" performance incorporated dances from various genres and showcased the hard work and talent of over 100 student dancers, models and volunteers. Through the show and other fundraising activities, CASCO was able to raise over $25,000 for the Music Therapy Program at the Montreal Children's Hospital.
Interested in being a performer? Check this year's website:
and the MUS website early in the semester for more info. Also, apply to be one of the 25 students on CASCO committee in March (part of the Appointed Positions Package)!
For over 15 years, P[h]assion has successfully promoted HIV⁄AIDS awareness to McGill University students and the Montreal community. P[h]assion, a non-profit organization, has fundraised over $150,000 for various AIDS foundations. The organization holds numerous fundraising events throughout the year, including hype parties, a sample sale, a silent auction and its mid-March fashion show. The P[h]assion fashion show has impressed hundreds of spectators and sponsors, which make it one of the most anticipated events on McGill's social calendar!
P[H]assion: "A passion for humanity. A love of fashion."
Want to get involved? There are positions available now for this year's committee. Email phassion2010@gmail.com to request an application. Also, check out the website.
Every January, as a part of MUS Winter Carnival, management students hold a charity auction to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society. Generous companies donate items that are auctioned off to students. Items donated in the past have included hockey tickets, clothing, restaurant gift certificates, Kaplan courses, gym memberships and more. Carnival teams earn points for the money they spend, so bidding can get competitive!
Last year, Cancer Auction fundraised over $14,000, and this year we aim to surpass that amount. Join us this year to help enhance the quality of life for cancer patients and work towards a cure for the disease. Cancer affects us all. Together let's make cancer history.
Check out the website. Apply to be on Cancer Auction committee in March (part of the Appointed Positions Package)!
