The mission of Sleep in a Box is to raise awareness and funds for homeless adolescents through school spirit and community involvement.  Being the co-founder of this event, I was baffled when I read Scott Burns article, “Sleep in a Box doesn’t give hope to homeless people.” One comment I found to be interesting was, “Students realize homeless people exist, so raising awareness won’t really accomplish anything.”  Are you saying the many months that have been dedicated to breast cancer awareness accomplish nothing and are merely social events? Are you implying the money raised at these events make absolutely no difference to the people who have or had breast cancer? Sleep in a Box may be a social event the first part of the night, but everyone is there to support a valid cause and make a difference in the lives of hundreds of homeless youth. You also mentioned self-sacrifice. You obviously don’t know, but all the work, time and effort that has been put into this event in the past three years have lead to sacrifices of many kind.  Why would all of the participants offer their bed to a homeless youth for just one night when we, as a group, can offer so much more? You may be familiar with the popular Chinese Proverb, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” Sleep in a Box provides this opportunity. All of the money we raise is donated to Lataro Foundation’s endowment. This means that we give a gift that keeps on giving year after year.  We provide school supplies, school fees and clothes to homeless youth—things you take for granted.  Although it may not be a roof over their head, it makes life that much better for them, and each and every one of them appreciate it.  Scott, I am not sure if you have ever talked with a group of homeless high school kids and have some of them burst into tears because they are so thankful and honored for what you are doing, but I have. And guess what? There is no greater affirmation than that. So here are three easy steps for you to follow:1. Register for Sleep in a Box2. Attend Sleep in a Box3. Make a difference in someone’s life   Dustin Lailindustrial engineering sophomore