Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is Chi Omega Fraternity's National Philanthropy. Since the start of our alliance, Chi Omegas have made a difference in many children's lives through volunteering time, talents, and dollars. The Make-A-Wish Foundation has honored Chi Omega for the incredible volunteer efforts of our members.
2010
Just Wish For It Tailgate
scheduled for November 20th!
This past year we hosted our annual Just
Wish For It Tailgate, which was hosted at Gameworks at
Easton Town Center. We had a blast spending time with our family and friends and with Trey, a child who has received his wish of visiting Disney World from the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
We raised $19,000
for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which is an amazing accomplishment. Each wish costs approximately $6,000, allowing us to grant three wishes!
Chi Omega hosts an annual Moonball sand volleyball tournament! We host a single-elimination volleyball tournament at Fred Beekman Park's sand courts plus a cookout with music and raffles throughout the night. This past year, we raised $3,000, with our tournament so successful that we had to create several brackets to accomodate every team that participated!
All the proceeds go directly to our philanthropy, The Make-A-Wish Foundation. Last year we raised over $20,000! We have been actively involved in Make-A-Wish Foundation for five years.
Another way we work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation is through a semi-annual event, The Wishing Well. Each Fall and Spring, Chi Omegas gather on the Oval with snacks and candy and a giant "well." Passerbys can drop their spare change into the well, make a wish of their own, grab a goodie, and all the change is donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It's a great way for us to enjoy the weather on the Oval and to work with the University and fellow Buckeyes to help such a great organization!