Sarah Johnston is the Philanthropy Chair of the Chi Omega Sorority here at UNH. With her fall event, Mr. UNH, right around the corner on November 1st, we wanted to get the scoop about what Mr. UNH and Make-A-Wish meant to her!
The Basics:
Hometown: Wilbraham, MA
Grade: Junior
Major: Marketing and Entrepreneurial Studies
Dream job: Run my own company
Involvement on campus: Chi Omega, New England Center Advancement Services
UNH Favorites:
Hoco or Philly? Hoco
Homecomign or Cinco? Cinco
Dimond or Paul? Paul
DHOP, Dominos or Papa Johns? DHOP
Football or hockey? Hockey
Hut or Coffee Craving? Hut
More About Mr. UNH:
How would you explain the Mr. UNH event to students, faculty or community members who have never been to the show before?
Mr.UNH is a male beauty pageant comprised of 13 contestants who compete through talent, swimwear, and formal wear for the title of Mr.UNH! ITS SO FUNNY
What does the money raised at the Mr. UNH event go to?
All of the proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation branch in New Hampshire
Could you tell us some of the contestants that will be participating in the pageant this year? We have a variety of contestants from RA’s to athletes, to fraternity brothers to singers!
Planning such a big event can be overwhelming. What has been the most challenging part of planning the event so far? The most rewarding?
The most challenging part has been waiting for it to actually happen. I’ve been planning since the beginning of September so I’m ready for it to happen. The most rewarding part is definitely seeing where the money we raise goes to. It’s awesome to be able to see first-hand the amazing kids and families we are able to help.
Finally, what do Mr.UNH & the Make-A-Wish organization at large mean to you?
They both mean a lot to me. I know a lot of kids and families who have had the opportunity to have a wish granted and it’s something that really hits home for me. To be able to say that I have helped to make a difference is a really great feeling.