Volleyball Marathon to Benefit the Kidney Foundation of York County

Posted March 1, 2002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

York, Pennsylvania -- The Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity of York College and 98 WYCR-FM are celebrating their sponsorship of the 20th Anniversary of the Betsy B.H. Cook Memorial Volleyball Marathon, which will be held at York College on Sunday, May 5 from noon to 6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Kidney Foundation of York County.

Each team will play for one hour between noon and 6 p.m., rain or shine. Prizes will be awarded to both individuals and teams who raise the most money. The first place winner will receive a "Lancaster Getaway Package," which will include an overnight stay for two at the Lancaster Host Resort, 2 tickets to a performance at the American Music Theatre and dinner for two at a Lancaster Smorgasbord.

Teams interested in participating should call the Kidney Foundation of York County at

(717) 757-0604.

The Volleyball Marathon is held each year during York College's Spring Weekend. Last year, participants raised $12,000 for the fight against kidney disease.

Pictured left to right, Ken Christopher, Dwendy Johnson, Davy Crockett, Donna Jean Piersell, Dr. Frank Mussano, YCP Dean of Administrative Services, and Patrick Bowler.

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For more information about the Volleyball Marathon Fundraiser, please contact Jennifer Mattern, Student Intern, at (717) 815-1309.

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