Last year, the Cal Lambda chapter of Phi Kappa Psi raised $8,000 through the Make-A-Wish Foundation in order to make a wish come true. The wish was for a five-year-old leukemia survivor named Darian who wanted to go on a Disney cruise through the Bahamas with his family. The goal of $8,000 was reached through a puppy fundraiser, raffle, and online donations. After this successful accomplishment, Phi Kappa Psi is on a mission to make another wish come true this year. The fraternity of Phi Kappa Psi and the lovely ladies of Alpha Phi are teaming up to raise $10,000 for a ten-year-old girl named Aliana.
Aliana was diagnosed with Costello Syndrome when she was a baby, but is able to keep a wonderful attitude despite her everyday complications. Aliana wishes to visit Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii where she will have the time of her life while meeting her favorite Disney characters. More information can be found through the Make-A-Wish website where you can also provide a donation!
The Make-A-Wish Foundation's mission is to "grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy." Something they are known for is working actively with ESPN and you may have seen one of the wishes they have been able to make come true. Many kids have been granted their wish of meeting their favorite player and being able to visit the stadium of their favorite team. These stories are inspiring and it's awesome to see these kids who have gone through so much adversity do something they have always wanted to do.
According to their website, The Make-A-Wish Foundation San Diego chapter operates under the BBB Wise Giving Alliances's Standards for Charity Accountability. This year, their budget is $2.8 million and the goal is to grant 205 wishes. Phi Kappa Psi and Alpha Phi are excited to work with the Make-A-Wish San Diego chapter and make one of those 205 wishes come true.
In addition to online donations, Phi Kappa Psi and Alpha Phi plan on doing another puppy fundraiser, a food fundraiser held at the Alpha Phi sorority house, and a fundraiser at Oggi's Pizza Express during the course of the semester. Whether you make a donation online or participate in one of these exciting fundraisers, you can make a difference in Aliana's life. Both organizations are excited and ready to commit 100% of their energy in order to see Aliana's dream come true, but we can't do it without your help!
