The Student Veterans of the University of New Mexico pave a path of coins to raise money for a newly-established UNM scholarship fund. The organization hosts its second annual “Mile of Coins” fundraiser on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. on Smith Plaza on the UNM campus. The proceeds of the event will benefit the new Student Veterans of UNM Scholarship Fund.
One mile of coins is the goal. Members of the Students Veterans of UNM ask university students, schools, churches and other organizations to collect coins to be placed side-by-side to reach over one mile on the day of the event. SVUNM are asking for pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters.
One mile of pennies may seem like a small achievement, but it equals approximately $844.80.
All questions and inquiries can be made to svunm@unm.edu.
Media Contact: Benson Hendrix, (505) 277-1816; e-mail: bhendrix@unm.edu