There were signs up all over campus and in the George Sherman Union that advertised the event as “Row for Humanity.” In addition, several of the team members in the GSU called out to passersby asking them to enter a raffle to support Habitat for Humanity. That’s why I was so surprised to read in Ryan Bersani’s article that only a meager 10 percent of the proceeds from the event were actually going to Boston University’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity (“Women’s crew’s Friday ‘Row for Humanity’ raises $11,000 in GSU,” Mar. 3, pg. 1).
I feel “Row for Humanity,” was a misleading title for the event, and its promotion bordered on false advertising. I’m sure people would have been willing to contribute to the crew team, especially through their well-organized, high-profile activities in the GSU. It’s a shame, though, that some people may have been misled when giving their donations that afternoon. If you are going to support a charity, do it wholeheartedly rather than just using its name to support your own organization. If you feel that you need to use another group’s name to make more money, let those who are donating know exactly where their money is headed.
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