Anchor Splash, an annual fundraising campaign hosted by Delta Gamma Sorority, began Wednesday at the University of Idaho with games, synchronized swimming and food on the itinerary.
This year’s activities include “Most Beautiful Eyes,” a game in which donations are put toward pictures of Greek students’ eyes to see whose are most attractive, a spaghetti feed and house tours on Thursday. An all-you-can-eat ice cream social will also take place from 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. Friday.
Anchor Splash wraps up on Saturday at the Memorial Gym with synchronized swimming and pool games from noon to 2 p.m.
“It’s just a long day of events,” said Sydney Sperry, a junior in charge of this year’s campaign. “A lot of people show up, even if they aren’t swimming. They get a lot of support for the Greek community and the university community, as well.”
Proceeds from Anchor Splash go to Delta Gamma’s Service for Sight fund, Sperry said. She said the fund provides grants to other organizations that specialize in medical research and assistance for the vision impaired.
Other beneficiaries of Service for Sight are listed on Delta Gamma’s chapter webpage, and include the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind and the Lilac Blind Foundation.
Also responsible for this year’s events is Anna Hammons, a sophomore and Sperry’s self-described right-hand woman. Hammons said DG raised close to $2,000 at last year’s Anchor Splash, and if participation is any indicator, this year’s event may be even better.
“I think we have almost every sorority participating and the majority of the fraternities, which is unusual for us,” Hammons said. “It’s a really fun event, it’s unique and it’s for a great cause.”
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