In Other Autism News…
Auburn University | The Zeta Xi Chapter at Auburn University hosted their 2nd annual AmaXIng Challenge. The 5k run and 1 mile walk was attended by 1,200 participants, including friends, family and members of the Auburn community. Auburn’s mayor, Bill Ham, SGA President, Kirby Turnage, and Senator Tom Whatley, participated in the opening ceremonies before the race. The chapter raised approximately $44,000 this year and has raised more than $82,000 in the past two years for Autism Speaks.—Brooke Molnar, bam0014@auburn.edu
Stetson University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | The Omega Chapter at Stetson University and the Theta Omicron Chapter at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University participated in the inaugural Walk Now for Autism Speaks in Daytona Beach, Florida. More than 60 Sisters attended and volunteered at the walk, and they successfully raised more than $80,000.—Courtney Kieffer, ckieffer@stetson.edu
Rochester Institute of Technology | Sisters from the Delta Lambda Chapter gathered at Frontier Field for the 8th annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks in Rochester, New York. Delta Lambda Sisters volunteered on the Walk Planning Committee, set up booths, blew up balloons and assisted with other event preparations. Other Sisters signed in walkers, held banners and participated in the walk. A total of $130,000 was raised during the event.—Yasmeen Smalley, yasmeen.smalley@yahoo.com
25 The Quill of Alpha Xi Delta
Spring 2012