Five Greek houses volunteered their Valentine’s Day weekend at Greg and Bo’s 36 Hours for the Children’s Miracle Network.
Sigma Chi fraternity along with Gamma Phi Beta, Delta Gamma, Alpha Gamma Delta and the Delta Delta Delta sororities participated in this philanthropy event.
ALICE 106 FM did not broadcast any of their regular programming, dedicating all three days entirely to patient stories.
ALICE morning DJs Greg, Bo and Slacker shared patient stories, interviewed patients and doctors and helped raise funds for both the National Jewish Hospital and the Children’s Hospital, the local Children’s Miracle Network affiliates.
Jennifer Townsend, the organizer of the Radiothon, said, “We couldn’t have done it without the support of the University of Denver Greeks.”
The Greeks answered phones and accepted donation pledges from $10 to $1,000. They participated in a good cause, said Lainie Coplan, a Delta Gamma sophomore.
“Not only did the philanthropy make me feel good about myself but it was clearly evident that my help touched the children and families of the hospital too,” she said
“My favorite part of the Radiothon was how people called not only to make a donation, but to also share with us their personal experiences of how their child was saved by the Children’s Miracle Network,” Justine Brew, a Gamma Phi sophomore, said.
In all, the DU Greek community raised $154,990 for the Children’s Miracle Network. Even though the Radiothon lasted only 36 hours, over $581,600 was raised. This easily surpassed their initial target of $300,000.
Dan Lane, a Sigma Chi senior, stated, “It was amazing to see all of these kids and their families tell their stories. It was a moving experience.”
On Saturday, the ladies of Delta Delta Delta and the gentlemen of Sigma Chi also got a special treat when members of The Calling performed an acoustic set after the Greeks finished volunteering. The band happily performed songs including their smash hit “Wherever you go” and signed autographs for the children.
Delta Zeta was not able to participate in the telethon because of scheduling mistakes, nevertheless they are planning to volunteer at the Children’s Hospital in the near future.
ALICE 106 and the Children’s Miracle Network plan to have the Radiothon again next Valentine’s weekend and they hope there is even more of a DU turnout next year. They also encourage anyone interested in volunteering to call the Children’s Hospital and the National Jewish Hospital.
