Chi Omega supports Make-A-Wish
Chili Cook-off raises money to grant wish for incoming freshman
Hayley Martin
Issue date: 11/12/09 Section: Culture
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"The money we have raised in years past has gone to Make-A-Wish," Amy Covington, a senior from Franklin, Tenn., and Chi Omega's philanthropy chair, said. "We've just written them a check. This year, we're granting a specific wish."
This year, the proceeds from Chi Omega's philanthropy week will go toward McKeehanon's wish of attending the British Open in Scotland in 2010, Covington said.
McKeehanon is a senior in high school at McCallie, and will be attending UTC in the fall on a golf scholarship, Covington said.
Chi Omega's main event to help raise money to grant McKeehanon's wish is their third annual Chili Cook-off, Covington said.
"Last year, we made a little over $5,000. This year, our goal is $7,000," Covington said.
Covington said McKeehanon and his family will be at the cook-off.
She said McKeehanon will be one of the five judges voting on the best chili. McKeehanon's mother said he is excited about knowing people and making relationships before he gets to school in the fall.
Emily Ryans, a senior from Johnson City, Tenn., and Chi Omega's president, said, "When people see Greek letters, they tend to shy away, but we would like for everyone to come out."
Covington said this year, Chi Omega asked if they could grant a specific wish, and they were given a list of three people in the Chattanooga area.
"It was ultimately our decision," she said.
Covington said McKeehanon was chosen because they thought they could get more community support because he is a future Moc and a local student.
Chi Omega sisters have been divided into groups and have been asking businesses and restaurants for donations specific to them. Qdoba is donating chips, and McAlister's is donating tea, Covington said.
Ryans said: "I like when [Chi Omegas] get together. We do a thousand different things, but we come together for this. It's something we're passionate about."
Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door, and students can purchase them from any Chi Omega sister, Ryans said.
The cook-off will be outside the McKenzie Area Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. before the basketball game, Ryans said.
Morgan Lovett, a sophomore from Columbia, Tenn., said: "[The cook-off] isn't about being Greek. It's about helping people."
