The field across the street from St. Paul Catholic Center buzzed with wiffle ball, food, music and a photo booth Saturday, September 13th for Pi Beta Phi and Delta Tau Delta's newest joint philanthropy event, "Angels in the Outfield."

Proceeds from the event benefitted the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a cause both chapters have personal connections with.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system, according to the foundation. The body produces a thick mucous, which clogs the lungs and prevents enzymes in the digestive system from breaking down food, making it difficult for the body to absorb nutrients. 

Robin Borgeson, a senior in Pi Phi, has cystic fibrosis. Another Pi Phi member lost her mother to cystic fibrosis earlier in the summer, said philanthropy chair Ashley Krippinger. 

"I had no idea what to expect. I'm so impressed with the outcome," Krippinger said of "Angels in the Outfield." 

Borgeson said she is "pretty healthy," but has to think ahead to manage everything going on. 

"Every day is different," she said. 

According to the foundation, about 30,000 children and adults in the United States have cystic fibrosis. Borgeson said she is especially sad when she sees young children with the disease.

"I get to do a lot," she said. "I have so many opportunities, but it breaks my heart when it stops someone else." 

Borgeson said it meant a lot to her to see a philanthropy event essentially created for her. 

"This is better than any philanthropy I've ever seen," she said. "That's why Greek Life is so cool. There's so much to support. It's cool to see how everyone comes together."

The wiffle ball tournament featured 34 teams from 16 chapters. Attendees also had the chance to, "Pie a Pi Phi" and, "Dunk a Delt." 

Jared Pfeffer and Craig Herbst of Zeta Beta Tau said they enjoyed playing wiffle ball with their brothers, and especially enjoyed when Herbst hit an inside-the-park home run.

"He was flying around the bases," Pfeffer said. 

"We had a great time," Herbst said.  

Krippinger said she loved how invested people were in the competition. One "team owner" showed up in a suit and another "coach" brought a megaphone. Sigma Chi and Alpha Tau Omega were so invested in their game, that they had to go back to ATO's house to finish, Borgeson said. 

"This is crazy," Borgeson said. "I love it."

The support for Borgeson didn't stop with the event. Her pledge class wore custom T-shirts with Borgeson's picture that said, "Batting for Bobs." "Bobs" is Borgeson's nickname. 

Borgeson's sisters also surprised her earlier that morning after being called to a "standards meeting."

"I've never been as surprised as that," she said. "It was the coolest thing." 

"She (Borgeson) just gave me the tightest hug and I just couldn't hold it back," Krippinger said.

Chris Tarpey, Delta Tau Delta's philanthropy chair, said the fraternity got involved with the event over the summer once they found out about it. Borgeson's younger brother, Bobby, is a member of Delts. 

"It just came together perfectly," Tarpey said of the event. "The Pi Phi girls nailed it. They cared so much." 

Tarpey and Krippinger said they hope "Angels in the Outfield" will continue for years to come. 

"Everyone was so anxious, so excited. There was never a dull moment," Krippinger said. "I'm so happy with how it turned out." 

Photos by Christina Harkleroad, Alpha Sigma Alpha.