"People are just being so generous with their time, and volunteering, and their money," Wood said. "Students, professors, community members--all are getting involved. People are whipping out their checkbooks and writing checks--it's wonderful."

Wood credits much of the campaign's success thus far to the efforts of the four sponsor organizations.

"It's been great to work with the other groups. This is something none of us could have done by ourselves," she said.

And, Wood added, the campaign is aimed not only at raising money, but also at raising awareness.

"We wanted to tell people more about the event itself and let them know where the money would be going," she said.

The organizations have made flyers available at all tables that give further details about the situation in India and information about Abhiyan for those who want to learn more.

The campaign was music to the ears of Priyanka Malhotra '03, whose best friend was involved in the quake and who has been involved with the drive from the start.

"I feel that people don't realize the extent of damage done," she said. "My best friend said to me the other day, 'Though nothing happened to me, I am shaken up because I saw human lives destroyed and buildings turned to dust.'"