The Indiana University and Purdue University chapters of the Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) fraternity are proud to announce the “Run the Ball” fundraiser, 100% student ran initiative designed to raise $50,000 for Wheeler Mission and $50,000 for Urban Ministries while increasing awareness of homelessness and poverty in our local communities. On November 29, 2024, fraternity members will run the game football from Lafayette to Bloomington in conjunction with the highly anticipated IU vs. Purdue Old Oaken Bucket Game.

Every dollar raised by IU FIJIs through this event will go directly to Wheeler Mission and for the Purdue FIJIs will go to Urban Ministries, helping those in need. “Run The Ball” is a call to action, bringing together students, alumni, and community members to tackle homelessness and uplift our neighbors said Nick Frische, an IU FIJI fraternity cabinet member and president of the event. “Every day in Bloomington, I see the individual’s experiencing homelessness, and I felt called to organize this event to show that fraternities can make a positive difference in our communities.”

The event will feature a charity run and culminate in a special presentation during the Old Oaken Bucket game, where FIJI fraternity members from both universities will present a check to their beneficiaries.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support of the FIJI fraternity and all those involved in ‘Run The Ball,'” said Dana Jones, Director of Wheeler Mission Bloomington. “Our mission is to provide shelter, food, and resources to those in need, and we are excited to see the ball being run from Purdue to the IU game. This fundraiser will directly impact the lives of many in our community.”

We invite everyone to join us in this important effort. Click the link to give: https://runtheball.net/#fundraiser-info. Together, we can tackle homelessness and poverty head-on and support those who need it most.

Event Details:

• Date: November 29, 2024
• Time: The run begins at 5 a.m. and ends the morning of the IU Purdue football game.
• Location: From Lafayette to Bloomington

For more information about the “Run The Ball” fundraiser, to register, or to make a donation, please visit https://runtheball.net/ or contact us at nickfrische1@gmail.com.

Join us as we take strides towards a better tomorrow for our community!

About Wheeler Mission:
Wheeler Mission is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the homeless and those in need in our communities. With a mission to provide shelter, food, and resources, Wheeler Mission aims to empower individuals to rebuild their lives.

About Lafayette Urban Ministries:
Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM) is a Christian organization dedicated to uplifting those affected by poverty through acts of compassion, justice, and social empowerment. Recognizing poverty as a force that robs individuals not only of basic needs but of hope and self-respect, LUM works to restore dignity and opportunity to those in need.

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