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Wake Forest
Fraternity Sponsors Hurricane Relief Comedy Show
To assist with the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort, Wake Forest’s
Theta Chi Fraternity and comedian Evan Wecksell announce comedy
fundraiser on Friday, October 7 at Pugh Auditorium on the Wake Forest
University campus.
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (PRWEB) October 1, 2005 – As telethons, fundraisers
and other special events continue to pop up nationwide in response to
Hurricane Katrina, the Gamma Omicron Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity
at Wake Forest University is doing its part to contribute to the
relief effort in the form of live comedy. On Friday, October 7,
hundreds of students will pack Pugh Auditorium for a comedy fundraiser
starring musical comedian and Theta Chi alum Evan Wecksell. Proceeds
raised from the show will go to the American Red Cross.
“The disaster has affected close friends of the Fraternity,” says
Chapter President Scott Anderson. “Theta Chi wanted to do something to
help the victims of Hurricane Katrina.”
Philanthropy is no stranger to Gamma Omicron as they frequently
organize community events. The chapter puts on Project Pumpkin, a day
on which they turn their lounge into a haunted house, and Battle of
the Bands, an annual fundraising party for the Brian Piccolo Cancer
Fund. Some brothers also volunteer with Habitat for Humanity on a
regular basis.
Comedian Evan Wecksell has a similar history of helping those less
unfortunate. Prior to doing comedy full-time, Wecksell worked for New
York Road Runners Foundation, an organization that creates and
maintains structured youth running programs in the underserved New
York City public schools. He also spent time with the Boomer Esiason
Foundation, which raises money for cystic fibrosis research.
“I admire Gamma Omicron for creating something positive in the face of
tragedy,” praises Wecksell. “One way people get through tough times is
through humor, and hopefully I can bring a smile to those who were
affected.”
The American Red Cross estimates that more than $2 billion will be
required to meet its cost for the emergency needs of Hurricane Katrina
survivors. This is a sum 20 times greater than the relief provided by
the Red Cross for all hurricanes in 2004. The role of the Red Cross is
to build a bridge of assistance for victims of disasters until they
can access more permanent aid provided by government agencies.
Theta Chi's comedy fundraiser event takes place on Friday, October 7
at 9:00 PM at Pugh Auditorium located in the Benson University Center
on the Wake Forest campus. Tickets are being sold door-to-door in the
Wake Forest dormitories and will be available the night of the show.
About Theta Chi Fraternity:
Theta Chi is an international fraternity made up of more than 160
chapters and colonies. Since 1948, the Gamma Omicron Chapter of Theta
Chi fraternity has been a strong presence at Wake Forest thriving
under the phrase, “Style varies, quality doesn't.” Although hindered
by a serious depression and two world wars, Theta Chi has grown, and
prospered beyond the dreams of the Founders and holds a prominent
position among the national fraternity scene. For more information on
Theta Chi Fraternity visit
http://www.thetachi.org. For more information on Gamma
Omicron Chapter visit
http://www.wfu.edu/student-organizations/theta-chi.
About Evan Wecksell:
Stand-up Comedian and Singer/Songwriter Evan Wecksell is one of the
funniest and most energetic performers to emerge from New York’s
comedy clubs and musical venues. Often compared to comedic superstars
Adam Sandler and Stephen Lynch, Evan’s act is a blend of comedy and
music that celebrates dysfunctional relationships, endorses unorthodox
career paths and makes fun of bad music. Later this month, Evan will
appear on VH1’s “I Love the 80s 3D.” For more information on Evan
Wecksell please visit
www.EvanWecksell.com.
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