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 2024, 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. 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. For more information on Make-A-Wish, visit the link below.
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 Caroline Twaddell, and I am honored to serve as the Baylor Chi Omega Service Director for 2025. At Chi Omega, service is at the heart of who we are, and we are incredibly proud to partner with Make-A-Wish. Make-A-Wish is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing joy in sorrow for families by granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. These wishes can be a dream trip, meeting an idol, or getting to do anything they dream of! Chi O at Baylor has been supporting this life-changing organization since 2002. Every year we host a wish week in the spring and the fall to raise money for Make-A-Wish.
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We are also proud to be hands on with Make-A-Wish. We are able to meet wish kids and be a part of their wish experience. One of the most meaningful moments for our chapter was walking alongside a Make-A-Wish family and helping a young boy experience the magic of Disney World. From the moment we sent him off, we made sure every part of his journey was unforgettable. Seeing firsthand the impact of our efforts is a powerful reminder of why we do what we do.
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What makes Make-A-Wish so special is its ability to bring hope, strength, and joy to children and their families. A wish brings light and joy in the midst of difficult times, offering a different kind of healing beyond the hospital walls.
We are so proud to support Make-A-Wish and look forward to granting even more wishes in the years to come!​
Swishes for Wishes
