Delt’s spring philanthropy event drew crowds to fundraise for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Delt’s sand volleyball competition and Cane’s catering creates a positive event atmosphere for their spring fundraiser.

Do you know anyone with type 1 diabetes? Well, if you do, then you know that living with diabetes is a real struggle every day. It is a life filled with daily insulin injections, constant monitoring of glucose levels, daily exercise, and careful nutritional regulation.

Currently, there are no cures for type 1 diabetes, only treatments to help regulate glucose levels. However, there is a lot of research going towards finding a cure. The leading global organization in funding type 1 diabetes research is the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, which also happens to be Delta Tau Delta Fraternity’s national philanthropy.

At the University of Oklahoma, the Delta Tau Delta -- Delta Alpha Chapter holds an annual 4x4 sand volleyball tournament, in which all the proceeds go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Delt Dive is a fun philanthropy where many people come to watch and/or play sand volleyball.

This year’s Delt Dive took place on Friday, April 25 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets were $5 and the team entry fee was $40. Many people came from all around to watch the tournament. Cane’s Chicken was provided for those that bought tickets and music played non-stop to promote a fun atmosphere. There were 6 women’s teams and 10 men’s teams. Each team consisted of four to six people, but only four people played at a time. The women’s bracket was won by “Chi O Gold” and the men’s bracket was won by Delta Tau Delta’s “He’s All Negron Up," which was headed by Philanthropy Chair and Team Captain, Kevin Dunham.

“Wow!!! What an event!!! The atmosphere was jubilant with competition, camaraderie, and Cane's!!! My team feels so blessed to have had the opportunity to take home the title!!!!” Dunham said.

A truly beautiful ending to a beautiful day for a beautiful cause.