Nu Kappa Events
What is Nu Kappa's largest FALL philanthropy event?
Wish Week
How much do we have to raise to grant a wish?
$10,000
Name one way to be involved with Make A Wish outside of Chi Omega
Internships, Volunteering, Donations, etc
What year did the Chi Omega/Make A Wish partnership begin?
2002
What is the name of our Fall 2022 NEW WISH KID???
Rexton!
What philanthropy opportunity happens in Nu Kappa approximately once a month during a school year?
Percent nights/days!
Who receives wishes?
A child with a critical illness between the ages of 2 1/2 -18 upon time of referral
Who was the first Make A Wish GEORGIA wish recipient?
Ares, diagnosed with a brain tumor, wished to meet the Atlanta Hawks
Since forming the partnership how much has Chi Omega across the USA raised for Make A Wish?
Over 30 million dollars
What was the inspiration for Make A Wish and what year did it occur?
1980, 7 year old Christopher James Greicius wished to be a police officer
What is your personal favorite event that Nu Kappa has done for MAW since you have joined and why?
Varies!
What wishes may be denied?
Cash, Real cars, Plastic surgery, and any other wish deemed inappropriate or a liability for the child or family
When was the first wish granted through Make A Wish GEORGIA?
May 23, 1995
How many chapters of Chi Omega in Georgia donate to Make A Wish Georgia annually?
7
What was the first OFFICIAL wish and when did it occur?
1981, 7 year old Frank Salazar wishes to be a firefighter
What was our Wish Kid's name who attended Chi O Cook-Off in Spring 2022?
Caleb
What categories of wishes exist? (5)
I wish to be, I wish to go, I wish to have, I wish to give, I wish to meet
What was the name of the child in Georgia who wished to go to Saturn?
Zayden
About how many children are granted wishes through the XO/MAW partnership each year
On average 135
Approximately what percent of wishes involve The Walt Disney Company?
About 50%
Name a Spring philanthropy event that has been done in the last 2 years.
Cook-Off, Carnival, Scoop A Dish, Wishing for Roses, etc
What is the first step in the wish granting process
Referral
Where is the Make A Wish Georgia headquarters?
Atlanta, Georgia
What other organizations was Chi Omega considering partnering with before MAW was ultimately chosen?
The American Heart Association and The March of Dimes
What is our Fall 2022 Wish Kid's wish?
To have a wheelchair accessible travel trailer