Sorority to hold tsunami fund-raiser tonight

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The University of Kentucky

Sorority to hold tsunami fund-raiser tonight
By Erin Thomas
Published: Friday, February 18, 2005
©2004 Kernel Press, Inc.

The members of Delta Sigma Theta are doing their part to promote international awareness by inviting UK students to help with tsunami relief.

The sorority will be hosting a benefit party tonight from 8 to midnight at The Stadium, a sports and arcade facility in Lexington, located at 412 Sporting Ct.

The Stadium is giving 25 percent of the night's total proceeds to the International Red Cross for tsunami victim relief funds. Delta Sigma Theta president and integrated strategic communication senior Krista Williams is hoping to raise at least $500.

Ashley Mitchell, a finance junior and member of Delta Sigma Theta, said UK students should attend the event because "a lot of people don't know how to give, or feel that a dollar isn't enough."

"(This event) gives them a chance to give back and have fun," Mitchell said. "Every little bit makes a difference."

Bowling, interactive arcade games, billiards, 3-on-3 basketball, laser tag, batting cages, a 36-foot-tall rock-climbing wall and big screen TVs are available at The Stadium.

Regular prices per activity apply. For example, bowling and laser tag are $5 per person and rock climbing prices range from $5 to $10.

"Even money spent in the food courts will go toward the effort," Mitchell said.

DJ Paradox, a.k.a. Bryan Rue, and Clear Channel radio will provide the music.

"Come support the sorority and tsunami relief while grooving to today's hottest music," said DJ Paradox.

There will be free second games given to the first 15 people to bowl. There will be other give-aways from The Stadium and Posh Salon.

Nicole McHam, a Stadium employee, said she hopes for a large turnout.

"[Students] can have a great time playing games and helping," said McHam.

She also hopes the night will better expose The Stadium and its offers to college students.

Student discounts are currently available at The Stadium for those with a valid UK ID.

Delta Sigma Theta event
When: 8 p.m. to midnight
Where: The Stadium.
Twenty-five percent of the night's total proceeds will to to the International Red Cross tsunami relief fund.