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T
he Ohio Theta Chapter has wrapped up another successful
event, the 2016 Ginger Greek Competition, a holiday-themed
philanthropic event. The event raised more
than $20,000. All funds raised from the event were
donated to Smile Train, an organization that provides
free cleft repair to children in need in underdeveloped
countries across the globe.
The chapter began working to grant children smiles
in 2009 when former Chapter President mark
Kroeger '11 began the philanthropic event. Mark
was born with a cleft lip and wanted to help children
that did not have the access to surgery that he did.
The Ginger Greek Competition has grown every year since its inception.
At the first event they raised $250, enough to fund one surgery. Over the
next seven years, the Ohio Theta Chapter has raised more than $36,000,
which has provided the funding for more than 145 life-changing surgeries.
Cincinnati SigEp doubled its 2015 goal of $10,000 and set new records,
raising funds for more than 80 surgeries. Our 147 SigEp brothers, along
with the larger Greek community of UC, were able to shatter our previous
year's record total by more than $5,000. We knew we set a steep goal for
the 2016 Ginger Greek Competition, but we were
driven to seek new heights because we wanted to
share the gift of a smile with people in need.
Since 2009, the chapter has grown to love Smile
Train and the work they do, which is why the
brothers created a new promotional video produced
by Brother David miller '20. You can find it at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgHsjLTE374
We would also like to thank our corporate sponsors
for the 2016 Ginger Greek Competition: HORAN,
Dental Care Plus, Good Candle, Busken Bakery, Ivy Hills Country Club,
Vineyard Vines, and Sizemore & Company.
Fraternally,
Jeff Kroeger '19
Vice President of Communications
jeffkroeger7195@gmail.com
2016 ginger greeK competition raises oVer $15,000
Annual Ohio Theta Holiday Event Supports Smile Train
The 2016 Ginger Greek Competition raised over $15,000 to support Smile Train.
