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The Western Illinois University Resident Assistant Council (RAC) raised $160.90 for the McDonough County Animal Shelter Feb. 11 "Kisses for Rocky" event. The philanthropic event, which was held in the University Union, gave students the chance to take a picture with Col. Rock III for $1. For an additional $1, students could purchase a dog bone; all dog bones went to the McDonough County Animal Shelter.
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"Kisses for Rocky" Raises Money for Local Shelter

March 23, 2015

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MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Resident Assistant Council (RAC) raised $160.90 for the McDonough County Animal Shelter Feb. 11 "Kisses for Rocky" event. The philanthropic event, which was held in the University Union, gave students the chance to take a picture with Col. Rock III for $1. For an additional $1, students could purchase a dog bone; all dog bones went to the McDonough County Animal Shelter.

"Kisses for Rocky was a huge success this year," said Amy Bevins, RAC president. "I was so proud to see how successful it was and how it helped the local animal shelter. It is so regarding to be a part of an organization that gives back to the community."

With the money raised at the two and a half hour event, the RAC was able to purchase over 260 pounds of cat and dog food for the shelter.

The RAC executive board includes:
President-Amy Bevins (sophomore, social work)
Vice President-Kaylee McAllister (sophomore, sociology)
Treasurer-Zach Young (sophomore, law enforcement and justice administration)
Campus Liaison-Kayla Coleman (junior, law enforcement and justice administration)
Public Relations Chair-Trenetta Ross (junior, law enforcement and justice administration)
Secretary-Katlyn Field (junior, elementary education)

For more information about the McDonough County Animal Shelter, visit www.htmcdonoughcountyanimalshelter.weebly.com.

Posted By: Mary Friday (WIUNews@wiu.edu)
Office of University Communications & Marketing