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Halloween Candy Sale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 30, 20<\/span>2<\/em>3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for a spooky fun way to celebrate Halloween? \ud83d\udc80 \ud83c\udf83 Come find us at milton gates on Monday October 30 to get a goody bag of treats! All proceeds are donated to the Red Cross and you\u2019ll get a chance to win a free Linked\u2019in photoshoot happening in early November! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raffle Sale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 6, 20<\/span>2<\/em>3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s time for a raffle!! \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Come see us THIS WEEK (April 6) at the Y-intersection to enter for the chance to win gift cards to some of your favourite local restaurants! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter Food Drive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 22, 20<\/span>2<\/em>3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSCCRC is holding a winter food drive for Midnight Kitchen. Donate your canned goods and other non-perishables to a great cause!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Aid Kit Sale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 9, 20<\/span>2<\/em>2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McGill Student’s Chapter of the Canadian Red Cross is selling first aid kits and other goodies to collect funds for the Canadian Red Cross. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lecture Series: Disaster Speaks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 22, 20<\/span><\/em>22<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSCCRC brings you Disaster Speaks, a presentation on the scientific side of natural disasters as well as a bit of historical background on one of the methods people used in religious context to fight health disasters like the plague. Speakers include: Prof. John Stix from the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Prof. John Gyakum from the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, and Ben Crosby a PhD student in Ecclesiastical History at the School of Religious Studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First Aid Kit Fundraiser<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 6, 20<\/span>21<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

McGill Student’s Chapter of the Canadian Red Cross is holding a fundraiser to collect funds for the Canadian Red Cross. Depending on the donation amount, you can receive a free first aid kit and a sticker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Presentation on Medicine and Disease: Historical and Contemporary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 12, 2021<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSCCRC brings you a Presentation on Medicine and Disease: historical and contemporary. We have three amazing speakers who will give diverse talks on infectious disease, first aid and social history. Speakers include: Professor Elsbeth Heaman, R.N. Elizabeth Murphy-Lavell\u00e9e and Dr. Maria Arrieta. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winter Clothing Drive in Collaboration with the Montreal General Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 14 – January 31, 201<\/span>9<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In partnership with the Montreal General Hospital, we are holding a Winter Clothing Drive. Every year, many patients go without proper winter apparel, and with the recent influx of refugees, the need is greater than ever. Donations are collected at several locations on campus. All the clothes collected will be delivered to the Montreal General Hospital. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Care Package Fundraiser<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 12 – March 23, 201<\/span><\/em>8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The McGill Student’s Chapter of the Canadian Red Cross is selling care packages (containing clothes, toiletries, and non-perishable food) and they will be donated to Dans La Rue<\/span>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winter Clothing Drive in Collaboration with the Montreal General Hospital<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 27 – December 8, 2017<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In partnership with the Montreal General Hospital, we are holding a Winter Clothing Drive. Every year, many patients go without proper winter apparel, and with the recent influx of refugees, the need is greater than ever. Donations are collected at several locations on campus. All the clothes collected will be delivered to the Montreal General Hospital. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Games Night<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 16, 2017<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In partnership with McGill Chess Club, we are holding a games night to help you de-stress. Join us for a fun night with pizza, drinks and various board games! Proceeds go to the Canadian Red Cross. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grilled Chess Sandwich Event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 7, 2016<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In collaboration with the McGill Chess Club, we are hosting a Grilled Chess\/Cheese Sandwich Night. Chess boards, grilled cheese, and other board games are provided. Proceeds go to the Canadian Red Cross. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Movie Screening for Landmine Awareness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 2, 2016<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

McGill Students’ Chapter of the Canadian Red Cross is hosting a free movie screening, along with a panel discussion on landmine crisis. Drinks and snacks are provided. All proceeds go to the Canadian Red Cross Refugee Crisis Appeal.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coffee House<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 20, 2017<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In collaboration with Dream Corps McGill Chapter, we are hosting a coffee house, featuring live performance from McGill Students Chinese Music Society, 2KSquadTV, and many others! Snacks, coffee, and drinks are provided. The proceeds go to donation of books and constructions of libraries in rural China. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Room Escape<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 6 & November 7, 2015<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

McGill Students’ Chapter of the Canadian Red Cross proudly presents the first edition of Room Escape. Participants in groups of 4-10 have 45 minutes to solve all the puzzles and escape to freedom. All proceeds go to the Canadian Red Cross.  <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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