On Tuesday April 8, a long line of people stood outside Ben & Jerry’s on Berkeley’s Center Street in anticipation for what was arguably one of the happiest days of the year: Free Cone Day! An annual event for Ben & Jerry’s to say “thank you” to their customers, Berkeley’s Free Cone Day was unique because the event’s host was Camp Kesem, a non-profit student-run organization that provides summer camp for kids with families affected by cancer.
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Camp Kesem sold two dollar passes outside the store that allowed people lining up to skip the queue and achieve the instant gratification of a cone in their hand on the beautiful, sunny day. People generously donated to support the cause, as well as to hear counselors perform spectacular camp songs (complete with hand motions).
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Inside the store, a team of enthusiastic Camp Kesem volunteers greeted customers and scooped as fast as they could from buckets of Salted Caramel Blondie, Hazed and Confused, Coffee Coffee Buzzbuzzbuzz- just a few of the many delectable flavors behind the glass counter.
The event was a fantastic success for Camp Kesem. From the smiles on the faces of students, families, babies and the rest of the Berkeley community, everyone enjoyed it thoroughly.
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