Virginia Tech Fraternity Raises Money for the Children’s Miracle Network

BLACKSBURG, Va., Sept. 11, 2007––The Delta Xi chapter of Zeta Beta Tau fraternity at Virginia Tech implemented a new program this summer, raising more than $1,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network of Roanoke. “Get on the Ball” was held at several locations around campus August 27-30, where fraternity members worked to gather as many signatures as possible on a 6-foot-tall inflatable ball––more than 3,800 in all.

Poor Billy’s Seafood Restaurant and Big Al’s Sports Bar and Grille in downtown Blacksburg donated a combined 10 cents per signature, along with an additional donation from the fraternity’s advisor. While this was the first time the program has been done at Virginia Tech, other chapters across the country have been putting on the event for years. It not only increases awareness on the college level, but also helps tremendously increase funds to the charity.

“It's important to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network because they help provide vital equipment for hospitalized infants and children,” said Zeta Beta Tau philanthropy chair Ryan McGinnis. “Whether it's providing surgical and diagnostic tools or toys and games, the Children's Miracle Network provides a service to make sure that a child's stay is as beneficial, comfortable, and enjoyable as possible.”

Prizes were also raffled off at the event, including an iPod Shuffle, portable DVD player, DVDs and gift certificates to several Blacksburg businesses.

Zeta Beta Tau, the nation's oldest and largest historically Jewish fraternity, adopted the Children's Miracle Network in 2002. Since then, chapters and colonies have partnered with their local Children's Miracle Network hospitals to raise thousands of dollars each year.

 

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