Chapelboro

The student-run UNC non-profit Carolina For the Kids raised more than $50,000 over 24 hours Tuesday and Wednesday to benefit UNC Children’s Hospital.

The fundraising push was part of the organization’s second annual “50K in One Day” initiative, which fell just short of its goal in 2016.

This year, Carolina FTK brought in about $52,000.

The program began Tuesday night during the UNC basketball game against Pittsburgh, where fans had the chance to donate to Carolina FTK members.

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Chapelboro

For the second straight year, Carolina For the Kids, a non-profit made up of UNC students, will attempt to bring in $50,000 of donations in one day.

Carolina FTK’s “50K in One Day” event kicks off Tuesday night at 7:00 at the UNC men’s basketball game against Pittsburgh in the Dean Smith Center and will close exactly 24 hours later.

Fans at the basketball game will be able to donate to any of the Carolina FTK members in attendance.
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“We are very excited to be working with Carolina athletics to give sports fans a greater opportunity to support Carolina For The Kids,” said Carolina FTK executive director Elizabeth Brown. “If everyone at the basketball game gave $3.00, we would reach our goal.”

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News and Observer

The Carolina For The Kids Foundation needs help raising $50,000 by 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, to help patients and families at UNC Children’s Hospital.

The “50K in 1 Day” fundraising event features various activities throughout the day, including fundraisers on the UNC campus, social media pushes, canvassing in Chapel Hill neighborhoods, and benefits at local businesses.

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