The Latin American Student Organization (LASO) is holding a raffle to raise money for the organization's Alternative Spring Break trip to Valparaiso, Chile.
Eight LASO students, in addition to three trip leaders, are planning to travel to Chile with the goals of community service, language and cultural immersion, and community building, said trip participant Elliot Castillo '05.
"What we are trying to do is extend Bowdoin College's promotion of the Common Good by reaching out to the global community and addressing the subject of social justice," Castillo said.
The students will spend their spring break in Chile working with three organizations, including one that provides schooling for mentally challenged children.
Another organization they will work with helps adults who have schizophrenia. The other helps children in at-risk neighborhoods build safe spaces for themselves through community creation.
Participants will contribute a certain amount to pay for the trip, which costs nearly $10,000. Since bearing the entire cost of the trip will be financially burdensome, members are seeking support in their fundraising efforts.
LASO is selling tickets that cost $2.50. Students, faculty, and others who purchase four tickets will receive one free. The ten-pack of tickets costs $20.
Prizes to be raffled are a Playstation 2, a gift card to J. Crew, a dinner for two at Mexican and Irish restaurant and pub Pedro O'Hara's, and a rental pass for five DVDs to Bart & Greg's DVD Explosion.
"All proceeds will help LASO carry out this great work in Chile," Castillo said.
Interested individuals can purchase tickets at the mail center in Smith Union and leave the correct amount of money along with their name, phone number, and email address in an envelope labeled "LASO RAFFLE."
Checks should be payable to Castillo or Ramona Pina '05, both of whom are LASO Members.