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Fraternity & Sorority Fundraising Accomplishments

Philanthropy and community service are integral foundations underpinning the missions and purpose of all National Fraternities and Sororities. Each year, local fraternity and sorority chapters raise millions of dollars for their selected philanthropy or for their fraternity or sorority foundation. The range of charities served covers everything from literacy, domestic spousal and child abuse to eating disorders, cancer and Alzheimer's research, education and awareness.
Check out the ways Fraternity and Sorority members around the country help out the community through philanthropy and service.

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Rochester Institute of TechnologyPhi Kappa TauThe Gamma Nu Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity at RIT raised nearly $1,000 for the Hole in the Wall Camps after hosting a new philanthropy event, Breezeway Battle of the Bands. The event was comprised of three acts that competed for an opportunity to perform at a local restaurant that showcases live music. The chapter plans to host the event again next year and hopes to expand it further.
Minnesota State UniversitySigma NuSigma Nu fraternity participated in the annual Trike-A-Thon to raise money for Habitat for Humanity. Fraternity members pushed tricycles 60 miles from Chaska to Mankato. The event raised $1000 for Habitat for Humanity.
Johns Hopkins UniversityPhi Delta ThetaCraig Sadler, a junior Phi Delta Theta colony member at Johns Hopkins University is participating in a cross-country bike ride to raise money and awareness for cancer research. The organization, 4K for Cancer began in 2001 at Johns Hopkins University. Over $5,000 was raised in the first six years and the projected goal by the year 2012 is $1 Million. Funds raised will be donated toward funding programs for cancer and local cancer charities.
Oregon State UniversityPhi Kappa PsiThe Oregon State University Greek community, in partnership with the Corvallis Police Department, participated in the “Quarter Mile” fundraiser for Special Olympics. Fraternities and sororities collected change through the spring term in a paint can in each house. OSU fraternities and sororities raised more than $1,100 for Special Olympics Oregon. The highest-earning house was the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, which collected more than $500.
University of Central FloridaKappa SigmaMembers of Kappa Sigma at the University of Central Florida organized Walk Across Florida as a fundraiser for LIVESTRONG, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, in honor of late Fraternity brother and alumni advisor Brian A. Dornbusch. Members solicited donations from organizations, businesses and individuals in the Orlando area and the Suncoast. The money will be used for cancer research and treatments and to directly help people who are suffering from cancer.
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