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Lasell College Donates Computers to Help Cancer Patients
Instead of tossing the old computers, the school found a worthwhile cause where the computers would be put to good use.
Have you ever set up a brand new PC or laptop and wondered what to do with the old one?
Earlier this month, Lasell College was faced with that exact question. The answer? Recycle Computers 4 Cancer.
The Newton-based college recently donated 70 computers to Recycle Computers 4 Cancer, a non-profit organization that provides computers to cancer patients, allowing them to stay in touch with loved ones, obtain medical information and work online.
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According to a post on the Lasell College website, Lasell administrative assistant Emily Alter came up with the idea to donate the equipment after she donated her personal computer to the organization.
Without a formal program to recycle electronics, Lasell College would have likely paid to have the computer equipment removed, according to the post.
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Recycle Computers 4 Cancer offers free equipment pick-up in addition to its drop-off center in Weymouth. Equipment that is not donated to patients is sold, with the proceeds supporting the non-profit's parent organization, the Scientific & Medical Coalition Against Cancer (SMCAC).
The non-profit serves Eastern Massachusetts as well as parts of Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
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