The IUP chapter of the Theta Chi fraternity will be hosting events this semester to raise money for journalist Bob Woodruff's Wounded Soldiers Fund.
Woodruff, most notably known for his work with ABC News, was a Theta Chi brother during his undergraduate coursework at Colgate University in New York.
In 2006, a roadside explosion in Iraq injured his brain and almost killed him, according to NYTimes.com.
Every fall, the 213 chapters of Theta Chi each individually choose a charity to sponsor. This year, the IUP chapter chose to sponsor Woodruff's Wounded Soldiers Fund.
The idea to support this charity came right before Woodruff's Manhattan presentation in November, according to 1978 IUP grad Kevin Trout, the vice president of IUP Theta Chi Alumni Board of Directors.
This year, the fund raising events will involve not only current Theta Chi students, but also alumni.
"This is the first time a philanthropy funded event has occurred," Trout said, adding that it's also the biggest and most ambitious event the fraternity has ever done.
"Previously, we have only worked with the undergraduate students, but we are [now] working with alumni and students," he added.
Planned events include weekly 50/50 raffles, dodge ball and flag football tournaments, a Theta Chi marathon and an alumni golf outing, Trout said.
"We have the full support of all of our brothers, our families and especially our alumni, many of whom are currently serving in the military in Iraq," said IUP Theta Chi Vice President Craig Taylor (senior, communications media) in a news release.
Those interested in getting involved or are looking for more information can visit the Theta Chi Web site at iupthetachi.org.
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