Rachel Serrell
Staff Writer
University of Wyoming’s Kappa Kappa Gamma (KKG) opens their house to the public for their annual fundraiser Wingin’ It With Kappa in order to help support KKG’s national philanthropy Reading Is Fundamental (RIF).
KKG has been a sorority on campus since 1920, but this is their first Wingin’ It With Kappa event. Students can bring their favorite childhood book to donate and help share the gift of reading with children in the Laramie community.
RIF’s mission is “to encourage and motivate young children to read,” according to the UW KKG’s website. This event is hosted by the UW chapter in order to support that mission. RIF hopes to increase literacy and provide more books to children. The UW chapter continues their national philanthropy on a local level.
“Our chapter has decided to make an even greater impact with Reading is Fundamental’s mission to participate in Book Buddies at the UW Lab School once a month in the K-2 grade classrooms,” said Katie Kelley, KKG’s Public Relations Chairman and Gamma Omicron Philanthropy Chairman.
Students can grab a bite to eat, play bingo and win prizes at the event. Prizes, like Chick-fil-A gift cards, will be offered every hour. The event offers two plate options. There is a small “sorority” plate, which includes five wings and one side and the big “fraternity” plate, which has 15 wings and two sides. Those attending are encouraged to bring up to three children’s books for $1 off their meal per book. The proceeds and children’s books will benefit KKG’s national philanthropy Reading Is Fundamental (RIF).
Kelley said the chapter is looking forward to the two literacy events that KKG is hosting Nov. The event will be at the UW Lab School and be partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters, an organization that connects adult volunteers with children to create a mentoring network.
KKG will host the event Oct. 25 from 4 to 10 p.m. It will be held at the KKG House at 1604 E. Sorority Row. Food is first come and first serve with tickets.
