Hoops for Hope

Yesterday, the chapter raised over $350 for one of our official philanthropies: Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel. Shaare Zedek is Israel's largest provider of medical care to victims of terror and also the official health carrier for the Israel Defense Forces. The event was called Hoops for Hope and was held at the Bell Tower in the middle of campus. People participated by paying $1 to take a basketball shot and if they made the shot, they won a free piece of pizza courtesy of Owl's Nest Pizzeria. People could also pay with their Diamond Dollars, which is a debit account associated with student ID cards through the University. Not only was this event great for charity, but it was held on the first day of classes. AEPi's name was in the most popular spot on campus with thousands of students, staff, and administrators walking by and participating. This was great for our image and for publicity. It was also probably the first time in Temple history that the administration allowed a group to set up a basketball net at the Bell Tower. Joe Raffanello (Philanthropy Chairman) and Mike Shulman (Lieutenant Master) were primarily responsible for the event, and they both did an awesome job. We continue to prove that we are the best there is at Temple University. Everyone had a great job juggling the first day of classes with raising money for a great cause.

Pictures: Above-Doug Kahn can shakes. Below-brothers in front of the Bell Tower with the basketball net and banners.