For the last two years, Alpha Omega Chapter at Murray State has hosted a Charred In The Yard event, which consists of a multi-divisional barbecue competition, a pie baking competition and a fun community get together. The combined efforts from last year’s event and this year’s have allowed the chapter to raise over $30,000 for Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Brother Allen Everett, the Noble Ruler of Alpha Omega Chapter said they used sponsorships, competition entry fees and sold lunches to raise money for their philanthropy.
“We spent several days going around to different businesses and went through a list of businesses with alumni connections,” Brother Everett said.
He explained the chapter went from business to business, most of which were part of the agriculture industry and asked for them to sponsor their fundraiser. “They liked what we were doing and wanted to support the cause,” he said. Brother Everett also noted that many people just came out to buy a meal and support the cause.
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He said next year, the chapter looks forward to helping more children at Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital and getting to connect with more of their alumni.
“It’s a great day with a great cause behind it,” Brother Everett said.
