Sigma Phi Epsilon came up with the idea to raise money for the American Heart Association by selling personalized wristbands, similar to the Livestrong bands, to most of the sorority houses on campus. After totaling the final numbers, Sig Ep raised $670 to benefit the charity, said Mike Behnke, vice president for Sig Ep finances.
"We knew they would be the best and easiest way to raise money since they became very popular," Behnke said. "I see girls at the (Student Recreation Center) with four or five on, so I was thinking, 'What's one more with their sorority names on it?'"
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The girls were really excited and all voted to order them at a chapter meeting, she [Laura Schade, former Sigma Sigma Sigma president] said.
Tri Sig was not the only sorority excited about the bracelets. Sigma Kappa President Missy Moore said the Sig Kap girls also bought approximately 80 pink bands, which are $4 each.
"We ordered a total of 460 wristbands for the various sorority houses on campus as well as our own house," said Behnke.
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