Displaying items by tag: Stop Hunger Now
Remembering Zak Husein: Helping Others In Need
Hundreds of students, family, friends, and faculty came together at the University of Akron to honor one of their own -- the best way they know possible.
Helping others in need.
It was a packed ballroom in the third floor of the student union for a charity event to package 40,000 meals for those in need in honor of Zak Husein who was killed during a robbery at his family's pizza shop last December.
"Today is not a day to weep, it's a day to celebrate Zak and his legacy," said UA President Scott Scarborough. "Today is Zak's triumph."
The volunteers gathered to package the meals through the Stop Hunger Now program after collecting more than $10,000 in donations.
"I've never seen so much energy, passion and support of one person in my life," said Shaun Starkey, assistant program manager for Stop Hunger Now. "People are shoulder to shoulder, united for the life of this one individual. It's pretty phenomenal."
Zak's brother, Ammar, was among those in attendance to honor His late brother's life and leave a lasting impact on the community and beyond.
"I can tell you Zak's characteristics, his mentality, his hospitality, his actions, they're not by accident," said Ammar.
Hundreds at @uakron to package 40,000 meals for those in need to honor UA student Zak Husein. pic.twitter.com/BH0gkVD9S0
— Amani Abraham (@AmaniAbraham) April 19, 2016
Akron City Councilman Jeff Fusco presented Ammar with a proclamation to honor Zak's life and legacy he left behind.
Previous Coverage:
Charity Event To Honor Zak Husein