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TKE Raises Money for St. Jude
men that make difference in the world, as we’re affecting a lot, including those of Spring Hill, the children of St. Jude, their families, and their research.”
The Tau Kappa Epsilon chapter of Spring Hill College raised $3,400 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital during their annual TKE week.
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Throughout the week, TKE hosted an auction, a spelling bee, a dodgeball tournament, a biking marathon and a collaboration with Taco Mama. TKE president, Brandon Bonvillain said, “One of our famous alumni founded St. Jude and that is why it’s our number one philanthropy.”
TKE began their week by collaborating with Taco Mama, which raised close to $500. Nick Allen, the manager at Taco Mama, said, “we do spirit nights every Monday night for different causes in the community. Ten percent of all the proceeds of that night goes to whatever the cause is.”
Philanthropy Chair Ridge Chautin said, “we do not simply want to be fraternity men, but
TKE week isn’t just for sororities and fraternities on campus. Many non-Greek students came out to support the cause. “Non-greek students should care about this because it is a great way to get involved in Spring Hill culture and help kids that are fighting diseases,” said Bonvillain.
Sophomore, Jordyn Pugh, said, “as a non-greek member I still enjoy coming to these events because I like seeing the events held and also to support my frineds who are in greek orgnaizations.”
The members of TKE held a bikeathon to raise money as well. The goal was to bike the same amount of miles that it takes to get from Mobile to St. Jude, which is 389 miles. In the end they biked a total of 50,419 miles.
The final event was the TKE
Dodgeball Tournament where beforehand TKE held an auction that had sororities bidding on the TKE members for their dodgeball team. The winning Greek organization of the tournament was Delta Gamma.
The overall winner of TKE week was Tri Delta, as they had accumulated the most points throughout the week. Vice President, Calvin Ninh said “TKE week was a fun and successful by week. We appreciate all the donations for the kids at St. Jude!”
For more information about TKE or visit www.tke.org.
