MAKE-A-WISH
Since 1895, one of the main pillars of Chi Omega has been service. In 2002, Chi Omega partnered with Make-A-Wish to provide services for children and families battling terminal illness through granting wishes. Since the beginning of this partnership, members of Chi Omega have collectively raised over 35 million dollars and have volunteered over 1.4 million hours for Make-A-Wish.
Within the Theta Kappa chapter of Chi Omega here at Baylor, we organize a "Wish Week" every semester leading up to our philanthropy event. This week consists of collaborative profit shares with local companies, t-shirt sales, a letter-writing campaign, and social media fundraising. In the Spring of 2025, we hosted “Swishes for Wishes,” a 3v3 basketball tournament for members and friends to raise money for Make-A-Wish and host families who have received wishes through listening to them share their stories. This spring, we are hosting Chi O Crawfish to gather the community of Baylor together while supporting this amazing organization! Our primary philanthropy event happens in the Fall. At “Chili Cook-Off and Bed Races,” we collaborate with the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity to raise money for Make-A-Wish and their philanthropy, Co-Hope. At this unique event, members hold a Chili Cook-Off competition and Bed Racing competition. Along with these activities, members engage with local businesses sponsoring the event.
Our chapter’s dedication to Make-A-Wish goes beyond the money raised during these events. Building relationships with the families is the most important facet of our partnership with this incredible organization. Through fundraising, we strive to help Make-A-Wish grant wishes to fulfill the dreams of patients and bring joy into a difficult season of life.
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 utmost integrity, love, and service towards the wish community. For more information, visit the link below.
Hello! My name is Ava Wolf, and I am honored to serve as the Baylor Chi Omega Service Director for 2026. At Chi Omega, service is at the very heart of who we are, and we are incredibly proud to partner with Make-A-Wish.
Make-A-Wish is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing hope and joy to children facing critical illnesses by granting their greatest wishes. Whether it’s a dream trip, meeting a personal hero, or experiencing something they have always imagined, each wish is thoughtfully designed to create lasting happiness for the child and their family. Baylor Chi Omega has proudly supported this life-changing organization since 2002. Each year, we host Wish Week in both the spring and fall semesters to raise funds and awareness for this incredible cause.
Beyond fundraising, we are grateful for the opportunity to be personally involved with Make-A-Wish families. We have the privilege of meeting wish kids and walking alongside them throughout their wish journey. One of the most meaningful moments for our chapter was supporting a young boy and his family as he experienced the magic of Disney World. From the moment we sent him off to the moment he returned, we were committed to making every part of his journey unforgettable. Witnessing the direct impact of our efforts was a powerful reminder of why we serve.
What makes Make-A-Wish so extraordinary is its ability to bring hope, strength, and joy during some of life’s most challenging seasons. A wish provides more than just a moment of happiness—it offers renewed courage, lasting memories, and a light that shines far beyond hospital walls.
We are deeply proud to support Make-A-Wish and look forward to helping grant even more wishes in the years to come!
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