
The University of New Mexico
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Karen Wentworth (505) 277-5627
March 14, 2006
UNM Greek Week Activities Aid Two Local Charities
Two local charities, the American Cancer Society and Casa Esperanza, got money and direct help from University of New Mexico students this spring. More than 400 students from the fourteen sororities and fraternities on campus joined together for a series of activities during “Greek Week” to raise money for the charities.
The Greeks did painting and yard work at Casa Esperanza, a non-profit home that houses families of cancer patients who must stay in Albuquerque while their family member is being treated. They also conducted a toy drive that raised $1,500 worth of toys for children who stay at the house.
Andree Johnson, chair of the Greek Week activities said, “We do this for two reasons. One is to benefit the charities involved, but we also want to unite the Greek community to do community service.”
The Greek community also raised $10,000 for the American Cancer Society's Camp Enchantment. Kappa Kappa Gamma was particularly active, raising $7,000 of the total amount.
Matt Henderson, committee chairman for Greek sing, said, “It's a chance to have the Greeks come together to have fun and to give back to the community in a good way.”
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