Greek life gives back to various charities – Los Angeles Loyolan : News Sigma Chias Derby Days, Alpha Phias Aphiasco and Pi Beta Phias Arrowspike were all held to raise money and awareness for their respective philanthropies.

Derby Days, Sigma Chias week-long philanthropy event, began on Monday, March 2 and concluded on Friday, March 6. During the week, each of the seven sororities competed in a variety of events, including Derby Ball (volleyball), Derby Dash (capture the flag), a scavenger hunt and more.

Another primary event that occurred during Derby Days was aSnap-a-Sig,a where sorority members took pictures with their corresponding Sigma Chi coaches, while holding facts or statistics about rape.

During Derby Days, Sigma Chi raised money for three organizations, which include the Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center, The Herbert E.

In the past, Sigma Chi has raised as much as $10,000 during Derby Days, and hopes that it raised just as much this year.

While each of the sororities was busy participating in Derby Days last week, Alpha Phi and Pi Beta Phi prepared for their philanthropy events that occurred this past weekend.

Alpha Phias 19th annual philanthropy event, Aphiasco, was held this past Saturday, March 7. Aphiasco, which is a silent auction held in Roski Dining Room, seeks to raise awareness about heart health, the Childrenas Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and the Alpha Phi Foundation.

In 2014, Aphiasco raised over $45,000 for the Childrenas Hospital Los Angeles and this year had a goal of raising $50,000, which they surpassed with $53,000. Sophomore dance major Emilee Theno, who is also the Vice President of Campus Affairs for Alpha Phi, is confident that this yearas Aphiasco event surpassed last yearas in terms of fundraising.