“It was amazing to me how many people immediately said yes,” she said. “They said ‘just let me check my schedule but I’m doing it.’ ”
Also helping collect donatations was Mervin John ’05, a New York City native. He said his brother, who goes to Stuyvesant High School, was not able to contact his family for over four hours Tuesday morning. Stuyvesant is located near where the World Trade Center buildings used to stand.
“At college, I feel isolated from what’s going on,” he said.
But he said he was glad he had the opportunity to help out.
As first-years walked by, many emptied the change from their pockets or promised to come back with a donation.
“We’ve had donations from a few pennies to $20,” Freeman said.
Yadani J. Beyene ’05, who was sitting with Freeman and John, said that some people may not want to think about the attacks.
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