RIT Fraternity Holds Cardiomyopathy Fundraiser
On Saturday, May 10, Rochester Institute of Technology fraternity Phi Sigma Pi is sponsoring Karen’s Walk, a public fundraiser for Cardiomyopathy—a rare heart disease that affects the functioning of the heart and can be fatal.
The walk is held in honor of Karen Decker, a friend of a fraternity member who passed away last year from Postpartum Cardiomyopathy at the age of 22 after giving birth to a baby girl, Hannah. Last year, the fraternity held a walk for Hannah, raising $3,500 for her college fund.
All proceeds from this year’s walk will be donated to Cardiomyopathy research in Karen’s name through Strong Hospital.
Registration is at 10 a.m. for the 11 a.m. walk starting behind Grace Watson Hall.
Pledge forms are available at the Student Volunteer Center in the Student Alumni Union.
Phi Sigma Pi is a co-ed national honor fraternity with 52 active members at RIT.
For breaking news stories, hot-topic trend pieces and interesting perspectives, visit Rochester Institute of Technology’s news site and online experts database.
Recommended News
-
April 23, 2024
!['Leigh Rubin is shown in a tan jacket standing in a courtyard smiling with glasses on.']()
How thinking like a cartoonist can open your mind
WXXI talks to cartoonist-in-residence Leigh Rubin about how his book Think Like a Cartoonist inspires creative problem-solving.
-
April 23, 2024
!['a closeup of David Munson sitting in front of the NYS and US flags.']()
RIT President announces his retirement in 2025
WROC-TV discusses the legacy and future plans of RIT President David Munson as he announces retirement in 2025.
-
April 23, 2024
!['David Munson is shown in a closeup shot standing on a stage clapping.']()
'I have been blessed.' RIT President David Munson to retire in 2025
The Democrat and Chronicle talks to RIT President David Munson about his 2025 retirement.
-
April 23, 2024
!['a drone view of the main artery of campus shows students walking to class on a sunny day.']()
RIT and UR partner to create accelerated graduate degree pathways for education and counseling students
RIT’s College of Liberal Arts and University of Rochester’s Warner School of Education have established new 3+2 and 4+1 admissions agreements, providing RIT undergraduate students with expedited pathways to launch their careers in teaching, higher education, or counseling. These agreements streamline the process for eligible students to earn both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees within a five-year timeframe.
