STADIEM NEWS UPDATES FROM LAMBDA IOTA OF PHI GAM MA DELTA NOVEMBER 30.1987 PHI GAMS HELP LEUKEMIA SOCIETY This is the time of the year for giving thanks for the benefits and privileges we have received. The undergraduates have taken this a step further and have devoted a great deal of time an(^ energy to helping those individuals less fortunate. For several^ears, Phi Gamma Delta has assisted the Leukemia Society of America, a foundation for the benefit of leukemia victims and dedicate to research of this deadly form of cancer. This year, however? the chapter has offered unparalleled support. % A VISIT»rO RILEY CHILDRENS' HOSPITAL Three weeks ago the undergrads visited the leukemia patients at Riley Childrens' Hospital in Indianapolis. The Glovers' Ice Cream Company of Frankfort, Indiana donated ice cream for the event. It was a touching scene to see these courageous children struggling against this deadly disease. The hopes were that these childrens' lives may have been a little brighter that afternoon. Despite the mis-spelling of FIJI (figi), a seven foot banner thanking the men of Lambda Iota for spending an afternoon at Riely was proudly displayed in the entry hall of the chapter house. BETA GRADUATE CHAPTER HOSTS BENEFIT LUNCHEON The Beta Graduate Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta (Indianapolis area) hosted the first annual benefit luncheon for the Leukemia Society of America. The luncheon, held on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus took place two days before the old-oaken bucket game in Bloomington. Lambda Iota Phi Gam Henry Ryder'48 was the master of ceremonies. SWEATER SALES RAISE MONEY FOR LEUKEMIA The Phi Gams acted as the sales agents on campus two weeks ago in a sweater sales promotion. A sales stand was set up under the the Brown Chemistry Hall breezway. Brothers took turns "minding the shop" for several days. The profits of the sale, nearly $1,000 were presented to the Leukemia Society of America. FIJI RUN FOR LEUKEMIA The Purdue band played, the Golden Girl entertained the crowds. President Steven Beering spoke, and Head Footbal1•Coach, Fred Akers presented the Indiana-Purdue game ball on the steps of Hovde Hall last Friday. Dr. Richard Grace'51, Vice President for Student Services, ran the first two mile leg of the annual Run For Leukemia. Traditionally, Lambda Iota runs the game ball down to the Zeta chapter in Bloomington for the old-oaken bucket game. This year, however, the brothers at Lamda Iota raised an unprecedented $3,000 for the Leukemia Society of America, the beneficiary of the event. Brother Ed Kennelly'89, Chairman of the Committee, was quoted in many Indiana newspapers and on the radio thanks to a press release issued by the Purdue University News Service. 640 RUSSELL W.Lafayette, IN.