ITHACA, N.Y. -- When Cornell Athletics and Physical Education put out a call for volunteers to participate in the national day of service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Big Red student-athletes, coaches and staff answered in a big way.
 
Devan Carrington, Associate Director of Athletics For Student Support, Development & Inclusion, led a group of 67 Big Red volunteers, including members of the gymnastics, men's squash, women's tennis and men's track and field teams, that spent the morning at the Finger Lakes ReUse Mega Center on Monday, Jan. 15. Finger Lakes ReUse is an organization committed to a just, resilient, and waste-free world.
 
"Volunteering not only pays homage to Dr. King's legacy, but also fosters a spirit of unity and service within our athletic family – and aligns with our A&PE priorities of winning, wellness, spirit, and leadership," said Dr. Nicki Moore, the Meakem Smith Director of Athletics and Physical Education. Moore, along with her son, Ian, joined in the work of the morning session.
 
In all ...
- over 200 labor hours used, nearly six full weeks of full-time labor
- almost 2,500 household items processed and put out for sale
- over 500 pieces of clothing and accessories processed and put out for sale.
- four full racks of coats were processed (more than 130 coats)
- more than 80 dollar-clothing items processed
- four large shopping carts of shoes were paired, sorted and cleaned
- two racks of empty hangers were pulled from the sales floor
- both sides of the store were completely swept
- the entire textiles side of the store was mopped
- several key areas were reorganized