Emery Wainscott
Lifestyle Editor
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Alpha Gamma Delta’s Rockathon event raised over $30,000 to fight hunger—a record amount for the Gamma Xi chapter.
The money is sent to the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, which then decides how to distribute the funds. Vice President of Philanthropy Grace Sinclair said the foundation’s main focus is fighting hunger by supporting groups such as Feeding America and Meals on Wheels. The foundation also gives grants back to select chapters to donate to their local food banks. Sinclair said she hopes for a grant so the chapter can donate to Murray-Calloway County Need Line.
In the week leading up to the event, the chapter held three rebate nights at Culver’s, The Big Apple and Los Portales. They also held a social media contest on Alpha Gamma Delta’s Instagram account.
Rockathon was held on Nov. 12 in the Racer Arena. The event featured a banner competition in which Greek organizations submitted a banner displaying their theme. The look-alike competition featured one-minute long performances that referenced anything in pop culture. The main event, the lip sync and dance performances, were split into a fraternity and sorority division.
“Personally, my favorite part of the event is when the Alpha Gamma Delta seniors get to perform during Rockathon,” Sinclair said. “They always come up with a short routine to just have fun and perform together one time before graduating… It was so fun to get to hang out with my senior sisters and just have a good time together.”
Sinclair organized the event with planning starting back in August. She hopes to set a precedent for future vice presidents of philanthropy with this event, she said.
“Alpha Gamma Delta has given me a sisterhood and an amazing opportunity for growth,” Sinclair said. “Without this organization, I would never have had the opportunity to plan and host Rockathon, which was one of the most life-changing experiences I have ever had.”
Alpha Gamma Delta’s next philanthropy event will be in the spring semester.