Celebrate contributions of Greek philanthropy

TO THE EDITOR:

As a non-Greek student, I find it encouraging to see such dedication from the Greek system in regards to spreading holiday cheer and goodwill throughout the entire Carolina community.

Glance back over this fall semester and a number of specific instances quickly come to mind. On Halloween morning, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity hosted the Heels 4 Hope 5K, raising more than $15,000 for the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Arc of Orange County and Push America.

The National Panhellenic Council honored the anniversary of Sept. 11 by cooking dinner for local firefighters. Alpha Delta Pi’s Ron-A-Thon 5K in September raised nearly $13,000 for the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill. As a unifying movement, the four Greek councils collaborated for Greek Week, consisting of a very successful blood drive as well as a joint canned food/clothing drive.

This holiday season, let’s come together and celebrate one another’s accomplishments. Let’s give credit where credit is due.

Join me in commending the Carolina Greek system for its contributions to our community.



Christopher Lane
Sophomore
Journalism