Archive of: MDA
Florida Fishes for MDA
Published on: January 24, 2023
On April 2nd, the Beta Zeta Chapter at the University of Florida held its second annual KAtch Fishing Tournament and Crawfish Boil. It was another successful event, raising more than $12,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, twice as much as 2021.
Florida’s Fishing Tournament Reels in $6,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association
Published on: June 4, 2021
On March 27, 2021, the Beta Zeta Chapter at the University of Florida brought back their “KAtch em All” fishing tournament to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Brothers and guests gathered at Newnan’s Lake, just East of Gainesville, Florida, to compete in the tournament sponsored by Sodium Fishing Gear. For just $30 per person, participants…
McNeese State Donates $4,000 to MDA with Rent-a-Gent Fundraiser
Published on: February 27, 2020
The Delta Xi Chapter at McNeese State Univesrity donated $4,000 to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) from their 2019 Rent-a-Gent fundraiser. “Our actives dress up and perform a skit in front of a room full of ladies,” Number I Matthew Taylor ’17 said. “They are then auctioned off one at a time with 100% of…
Presbyterian Chapter Update – Winter 2020
Published on: February 20, 2020
“We were able to raise $6,826 total for MDA with our clay shoot of about 75 attendees, 61 shooters, and about 20 sponsors. I have had incredible feedback from non-alumni that attended telling me how much fun they had and how well the event was run. We will be doing several smaller events over the…
McNeese State Chapter Update – Winter 2020
Published on: February 2, 2020
The Delta Xi chapter is proud to be partnered with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. It is an honor to be able to support such a great philanthropy. Last year Delta Xi presented over $4,000 to the association that were raised through our annual concert and other fundraisers. We are also proud to report that our…
KA Fall Fest offers games, festivities to benefit MDA
Published on: November 1, 2019
By Bridget Sjoberg | News Editor, Baylor Lariat Autumn-themed games and festivities will be present at Kappa Alpha Order’s third annual Fall Fest, which will raise money to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). This year’s Fall Fest will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday in Burleson Quadrangle. San Antonio junior Chris Estrada serves as…
LSU Raises $8k for MDA
Published on: October 29, 2019
Baton Rouge, La. — The Alpha Gamma chapter of Kappa Alpha at Louisiana State University was honored Thursday, May 2nd by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The chapter collected $8,280 through their annual silent auction event and placed 5th in the nation of 80 chapters for their semester efforts 2018-9. LSU chapter President Christopher Lowder…
Mercer Raises $2,000 to Support MDA
Published on: April 29, 2019
The dedicated members of the Kappa Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity at Mercer University recently hosted a golf tournament to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Through the golf tournament, the chapter raised $2,000 to benefit local kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life-threatening diseases. “The members of Kappa Alpha Order…
Chapter Update: Jacksonville State – Spring 2019
Published on: April 1, 2019
The Delta Phi Chapter from Jacksonville State University hosted a bass tournament in order to raise money for Megan McDuffie, a patient with Muscular Dystrophy. The event raised over $1,000 to go towards a lift for her to access the second floor of her house. They had a total of 24 boats in the tournament.
Presbyterian Chapter Update – Winter 2019
Published on: February 4, 2019
Fall of 2018 The Brothers of Beta Pi achieved an outstanding amount of accolades this past Fall. Our chapter received the Muscular Dystrophy Trophy October 19th, 2018. We received this honor for raising 8,000 dollars for MDA. This money was enough to send four children to summer camp. In recruitment 13 bids were handed out,…
