Penn State Alumni Raise Money For Victims

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No one can change the past for the victims of the ongoing Jerry Sandusky child molestation investigation, but a group of Penn State alums has started a fundraiser to help victims of sexual abuse and make America a safer place for children.

Jerry Needel is leading a campaign to raise money for Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. The initiative is called Proud to Be a Penn Stater and it has already found large success through a social media initiative featuring the Twitter hashtag #ProudPSAforRAINN.

Via SB Nation's Penn State blog Black Shoe Diaries:

We asked you to remember the actual victims in these tragedies. We asked you to remember that Penn State is NOT a failed university administration, but the thousands of students, alumni, and faculty who have lived their lives by upholding the values of Success With Honor.

Needel was recently featured on ABC's New York affiliate:

As of 11:30 a.m. ET on Friday, the initiative had already raised more than $87,000 for the cause. To donate, visit ProudtobeaPennStater.com.

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