Alpha Delta Pi Pi Day

On Tuesday, March 14, 2017, the Delta Delta chapter of Alpha Delta Pi hosted their annual Pi Day Celebration. This was the second year for ADPi to hold this event. Meg Plank, our philanthropy chair, did an amazing job carrying on this tradition.

Panhellenic and IFC Presidents volunteered to be pied in the face by their chapter’s members for $3.14 to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities. There was also a link online that anyone could donate to, which raised $1,793 alone! Members of Greek life and the community came to the Alpha Delta Pi house lawn to pie their president or just enjoy a pie themselves for just $3. This was a great way for all of Greek Life at the University of Arkansas to work together for a great cause. Caroline Hickman, a sophomore ADPi, said, “I loved getting to watch everyone pie their president and make a huge mess.” It was messy indeed! 

All of the proceeds went toward RMHC, which is a home away from home for the families of sick children. RMHC provides a place to stay, along with meals and other necessities for the families so they can stay close with their child while they are receiving the care they need. Pi Day is one of the many ways ADPi supports RMHC throughout the year. Members also cook meals for families, donate items in need and go visit to hang out and play with the kids. What I love most about our philanthropy is that we get the opportunity to be hands on with RMHC. We have 2 locations we can visit in North West Arkansas, one in Rogers and the newly opened Ronald McDonald House at the Washington Regional Hospital here in Fayetteville. We also hold other events such as Roses for Ronald, ADPi Chili Dinner and percentage nights at local restaurants. Our goal this semester is to raise $15,000 for RMHC, and with the support we received from Pi Day we are well on our way! The Delta Delta chapter plans on having more philanthropy events throughout the semester, such as Pancake Palooza on May 7^th from 9 PM- 1 AM outside the library for hungry students preparing for finals. We look forward to seeing you there!