They started arriving early in the morning to set up chairs and tables and made sure linens and place settings were precisely arranged. Another group helped serve more than 500 guests at a buffet line and another team cleaned up when the Legacy of Hope gala had ended.

In all, 150 Stanislaus State students, faculty, staff and administrators lent a helping hand for the 18th Legacy of Hope fundraising dinner in November that benefited the United Samaritans Foundation.

Additionally, Stan State alumnus Michael Taylor was the keynote speaker for the event.