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Fraternity & Sorority Fundraising Accomplishments:
Philanthropy and community service are integral foundations underpinning the missions and purpose of , 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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Fraternity and Sorority Fundraising
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| Indiana State University | Pi Kappa Alpha | Members of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity will be auctioning themselves off to the highest bidder for four hours of community service. The event started within the past ten years by Pi Kappa Alpha alumnus Josh Hall. Senior marketing major and Pike alumnus Sam Lewis said it was inspired by another organization's similar idea. "Our goal is to raise $3,000 for Relay for Life," sophomore communication major and philanthropy chair, Bart Stucker said. "We raised almost $2,000 last year." | | Lehigh University | Alpha Gamma Delta and Pi Kappa Alpha | From guitarists to a cappella, and even a DJ mixed in, Lamberton Hall was filled with musical talent to benefit juvenile diabetes. Alpha Gamma Delta and Pi Kappa Alpha hosted the Jam for J.D. Benefit Concert with help from The Music Box, LU Sound and Pepsi sponsoring intermission refreshments. Kelsey Kaplan, ’14, Alpha Gam’s philanthropy chair, said, “100 percent of the donations were given to the foundation.” | | High Point University | Zeta Tau Alpha | Zeta Tau Alpha at High Point University recently took a swing at curing cancer by raising nearly $12,000 during their annual golf tournament and “Pink Pancake Flapjack Attack.” The tournament was held at the Holly Ridge Golf Course and aimed to raise funds for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness, the sorority’s national philanthropy.
| | Northern Arizona University | Sigma Chi | An annual event of the Sigma Chi fraternity, Derby Days, returned to NAU in April 2011. Derby Days is a SigmaChi tradition, and most greek chapters host it nationwide. The event started in 1933 and was brought to NAU in 1967.
Bart Graves, SigmaChi fraternity chapter adviser, said in the past few years Derby Days has only raised about $3,000, but they are hoping to double that this year. With the new take on the event, SigmaChi expects to bring in more people. | | Idaho State University | Kappa Sigma | Kappa Sigma fraternity members pedaled laps on bicycles, wearing camouflage shirts bearing their Greek letters to raise money for charity. The fraternity boys’ charge was to continue riding in hour-long shifts for 24 hours. The goal of Ride for Our Troops was to raise $1,500 in sponsorships and donations for Fisher House Foundation. Fisher House is a facility for families of military veterans to stay for free while the veteran receives medical services on military bases or Veteran Affairs Hospitals. This is the third year of the event and the first year the 17 KappaSigma members will be taking turns riding for a full day. | | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Phi Sigma Sigma | This year marks Phi Sigma Sigma's third annual rock-a-thon; it's one of their biggest events of the year. Proceeds from the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority third annual "rock-a-thon" event will go to the National Kidney Foundation. It is a tradition for the greek sororities who participate in this event to rock in rocking chairs while they raise money for the National Kidney Foundation. Last year, the event raised $700, and the goal is even higher this year, sitting at a substantial $1,300. | | Michigan State University | Alpha Omicron Pi | The Alpha Omicron Pi sorority will have the blues for the Catwalk for the Cure fashion show and silent auction in support of juvenile arthritis. A cast of about 20 models will strut down the runway donned in blue at the Hannah Community Center for the cause. Auctioning off items such as gift cards and sports paraphernalia from local businesses, the sorority hopes to raise at least $1,000 from the greek community. | | Marshall University | Alpha Xi Delta | Marshall's sorority, Alpha Xi Delta presented a competition that created an entertaining environment for fellow greek guests while raising money for autism. Eight men competed in two different tasks to take home the title of "Mr. Xi Man", along with a gift basket and 10 percent of the night's earnings to donate to the philanthropy of their choice. Contestant votes combined with a $40 entry fee per contestant, AlphaXiDelta raised a total of $1,039 for their sorority philanthropy, Autism Speaks. | | University of Michigan and Ohio State University | Pi Kappa Alpha | Members from the University of Michigan and Ohio State Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Chapters raised over $40,000 through their Rivalry Run Event. This money was donated to the Comprehensive Cancer Center and was raised through donations from friends, family, greek chapters and people who were willing to help the cause.
| | Kansas State University | Chi Omega | Chi Omega sorority sponsored a "Cocoa and Caroling" event Tuesday to raise money for its national philanthropy, the Make-A-Wish Foundation. ChiO raised a total of $690.50, and that is without ChiO's personal donation. The chapter plans to donate the proceeds from the greek philanthropy event to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. |
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