Charity Event Recap: ILRSBS Dodgeball Tournament

2013 ILRSBS Charity Dodgeball Winners

Written by Melissa Kelly

Last Saturday, March 30th, the ILR Sports Business Society ran a charity dodgeball tournament in the Ramin Room of Bartels Hall. The proceeds raised at the event were to benefit a wonderful philanthropy called SEEDS. The acronym stands for Sports for Education and Economic Development in Senegal, and promotes “the education, healthcare, and athletic prowess of thousands of Senegalese youth striving to make a difference in their world and in the world.” This charity has succeeded in getting more than 20 of its alumni into college programs, some of which have accepted full athletic scholarships. SEEDS is an inspiring charity, and the ILRSBS was honored to donate its proceeds for such a cause. [Read a full background of SEEDS HERE] 

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Overall, the turnout was great, as 22 teams squared off in the quest for a champion. Teams came from all over campus, representing clubs, varsity sports teams, fraternities, and groups of friends. Fortunately for the referees, the teams were both competitive and respectful, and the tournament was an absolute success. The winning team was comprised of four of Cornell’s Varsity Football players and were unable to be matched. The first rounds of the tournament were single elimination, but once the final four were decided, the series were best of three. The finale was a nail biter, as it came down to a great battle of the two best teams.

The ILRSBS wants to thank all of those who came out and helped make this tournament such a great success! We plan on making this an annual tournament, so start gathering your teams for next year!