The 100th HEC Philanthropy Team Presents: Turkey Trot Charity Fun Run Supporting Ben's Friends

We are proud to announce the success of our Turkey Trot charity fun run, held in support of Ben's Friends—a coalition of sober professionals in the food and beverage industry dedicated to achieving and maintaining sobriety in a high-pressure environment often associated with alcohol, drugs, and stress.


Thanks to the incredible support of our participants and donors, over 50 individuals registered for the event, enabling us to raise more than $700 for this vital cause. Every dollar raised goes directly to supporting Ben's Friends and their mission to foster a healthier, more supportive industry culture.


A message of gratitude from Mickey Bakst, Co-founder of Ben's Friends. 


"The commitment of the students of Hotel Ezra Cornell to fundraise through the Turkey Trot gives us hope for the future of our industry. Their efforts to raise both awareness and funds for Ben's Friends have been incredibly rewarding to witness, and we are sincerely grateful for the support."