The Cornell Dump and Run program raised more than $41,000 during its sale this fall, a $3,500 increase over last year. Students and staff who organized the sale presented $33,500 in donations on Oct. 15 to five local charities that helped organize the program.

For two days during Orientation Week, students, parents and community members formed a queue outside Helen Newman Recreational Center for the Dump and Run sale. The sale, which runs every August, features items that Cornell students donate at the end of the spring semester. For those unfortunate enough to be at the back of the line, there were times where it took them up to three hours to get into the building to see what was for sale.

Yesterday, all those who helped make the Dump and Run sale possible came together to celebrate the success of the event and distribute the proceeds from the sales.