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Subject: Chi Omega URI Make Wishes Come True

Chi Omega News Release

For Immediate Release
Oct. 11, 2016
URIs Chi Omega makes wishes come true
Chi Omegas anticipation is at an all-time high. The fall weather is finally starting to settle in,
pumpkin spice is back, and it is Philanthropy Week again.
During Philanthropy Week, which runs from October 11-14, each sorority and fraternity raises
money for its national philanthropy through fun and innovative means. The Lambda Beta chapter
of Chi Omega, located at URI, is eager to raise money for the Massachusetts/Rhode Island
chapter of Make-A-Wish this week. In past years, URIs Chi Omega granted at least two wishes
to children through its fundraising. Last year, Chi Omega granted three wishes and will be trying
to grant more this year.
Last year, one of the wishes Chi Omega granted was to Dylan. Dylan was a 6-year-old with
cystic fibrosis with the wish to go to Walt Disney World. After returning from Disney with his
sister and parents, he described all of the rides and characters he met with the sisters of Chi
Omega.
I was a real pirate for a day. I battled with Jack Sparrow and felt like a king. Dylan said.
In past years Chi Omega has raised money for Make-A-Wish through raffles and hosting carnival
games on the quad. This year, Chi Omega intends to reach its goal by selling Allies doughnuts,
giving Henna tattoos and offering a reading by a psychic.
As the event organizer and Chi Omega sister, there is nothing more satisfying than to grant
wishes. I love my philanthropy, Racassi says.
With any luck, Chi Omega will make four more dreams come true this year.
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Contact:
Kimberly Ruiz
Kimberly_ruiz@my.uri.edu
(718) 836-5123