This past Saturday, my sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA), had our annual "Think Pink Football Game." Every year, we team up with the football team here at Ohio Northern University and host a pink out game to raise money for breast cancer awareness. Due to COVID-19 last year, we were not able to have this amazing event, so being able to start it back up again meant a lot to our chapter. With loads of help, we got started on preparing for the big game!
All week, ZTA sisters were posting on their social media platforms about the game, trying to draw in a huge crowd...and we did. It was great to see all of the participation in the pink game from all of the different organizations, as well as other Greek chapters on campus. Before the football game began, girls got to work on decorating the stadium in signs and streamers. With a few helping hands, we were able to get the job done just in time for the crowd to start rolling in. I had the job of standing at the entrance and handing out our pink ZTA ribbons to everyone who walked in. Our goal was to have the whole stadium in our ribbons and I can safely say mission accomplished. Inside the stadium, we also had multiple tables with different sales and activities. One table had a bake sale going on, as well as a scrunchie and T-shirt sale, while the other was a face painting station. Overall, they were both a huge hit! My favorite part of the day was our balloon release. After the band finished their halftime show, our chapter walked out onto the field and released balloons in honor of those affected by breast cancer, as well as those who lost their battle. It was truly amazing to see the sky filled with pink on such a cloudy day.
At the end of the day, the event was a huge success! Later this week we will find out the total amount of money we raised for our philanthropy and our chapter is so excited. Being able to give back and raise money for a good cause was such a great experience. While I didn't think I'd be involved as much by passing out ribbons, I actually made a few friends who stopped and talked to me. One was a woman with her mother, who is a breast cancer survivor and a ZTA alumna, and hearing her story made me tear up. It reminded me of what we were all working for right now and seeing the smile on her face when she saw all we had done was totally worth it.
Until next time XOXO,
Hallie
Hallie, I so happy that your sorority got to do the pink out gam this year! I know it must of been so fun to set up the stadium and to make your event such a big hit! I'm glad so many people showed up and supported this great cause!
ReplyDeleteHallie, I stopped by the game and I loved seeing what you were all doing, especially for a good cause. I actually got a pink wristband that I plan on wearing for awhile, especially with how it has touched people's lives.
ReplyDeleteHallie, I think that Zeta did an amazing job running this event. I know that breast cancer effect so many people and I think that you guys did an amazing job bring awareness to it. I was at the game and it was for sure a big hit!
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