MAKE-A-WISH
Since 1895, one of the main pillars of Chi Omega has been service to others. Starting in 2002, Chi Omega joined with Make-A-Wish to grant wishes and provide services for children and families battling a terminal illness. Since then, Chi Omega has raised over 20 million dollars and has volunteered over 1,000,000 hours for Make-A-Wish.
Here at Chi Omega, every year, we hold "Wish Week" which takes place in the spring semester. We hold a walk-a-thon, as well as partner with local restaurants to hold profit shares. At the end of the week, there is a sand blast volleyball tournament. Our biggest event happens in the fall, and it is Chili Cook-off and Bed Races, in which Chi Omega partners with the men of Alpha Tau Omega to raise money for Make-A-Wish. This includes selling t shirts, allowing Chili cook off teams and bed racing teams.
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More importantly, our dedication to Make-A-Wish goes beyond the money raised during different events. It is about the relationships we are able to develop with wish families. We strive to help Make-A-Wish grant families wishes to bring hope, light and joy into a difficult season of life. Each event that Chi Omega at Baylor holds for Make-A-Wish is done with the upmost integrity, love and service towards the wish community. For more information, visit the link below.
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My name is Sydney Andros and I am honored to serve as the Baylor Chi Omega Service Director for 2024. Chi Omega is a proud sponsor and partner with Make-A-Wish and has been partnered with them since 2002. Since we started this partnership, we have been able to raise over $490,000 for Make-A-Wish, and this past fall we donated the most service hours to Make-A-Wish overall. Something so special about Make-A-Wish is that they give families support to live their lives and regain hope outside of the hospital. Whereas so many organizations fund medical bills for the critically ill, Make A Wish captures magical moments in the lives of children by granting their wishes for the trip of their dreams, something equally important in different ways. A wish combats the sadness found in a hospital with joy and hope, some of the best forms of medicine.
This past year, Baylor Chi Omega raised over $30,000 from our 2023 philanthropy events, which grants wishes for many children. For the past couple of years, we have had the privilege of walking alongside a Make-a-Wish family and helping a child grant their wish. It is always a very special moment for the chapter to be able to see the impact of their hard work and support Make-A-Wish. We are so proud to partner with this awesome Philanthropy and look forward to granting more wishes!
Swishes for Wishes
