UA Sigma Chi Fraternity Leads Fundraising Effort, Donates $32K to Children’s Hospital

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Members of The University of Alabama Sigma Chi fraternity, in conjunction with UA sororities, recently presented a $32,000 check to Children’s Hospital of Alabama.

The groups generated the proceeds through Derby Days, according to UA student John Lovett, who chaired the event. In the week-long Derby Days, organized by Sigma Chi, UA sororities compete in a variety of contests including volleyball, karaoke, photography and many others. The students raise money by selling sponsorship ads for the event to local businesses.

“I am so proud to have been a part of this milestone donation of $32,000 to such an incredible organization,” said Lovett. “Helping our community and those in need is at the heart of all Greek organizations, and we at Sigma Chi at The University of Alabama are extremely pleased to be able to make this significant contribution to help provide medical care to Alabama’s children.”

In 2008, the event raised $23,000 for charity. These two donations were both the largest reported philanthropic contributions of any UA fraternities or sororities during each of the last two years, respectively, said Gentry McCreary, director of Greek Affairs at UA.

Children’s Hospital of Alabama is the 10^th busiest pediatric medical center in the country. It ranks among the best employers to work for in the region. It is affiliated with the University of Alabama at Birmingham but is not part of UAB.