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Letter from former Derby Daddy, Whit Cox:
As the past Derby Daddy at Mississippi State University,
I’m so thankful for all those who made our 53rd annual Derby Days
possible. Without the help and work of many, we would not have been
able to surpass our $50k mark and raise $65,000 for the Catch a
Dream Foundation. I can only hope that they can surpass that
amount next year!
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2010 Sigma Chi Derby Days
Benefiting:
April 5th - 10th, 2010
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The Men of Sigma Chi would like to announce our 53rd Annual Derby Days. Derby Days has is a long-standing tradition of Sigma Chi Fraternity, with its general fraternity roots dating back to the 1930s. Derby Days at Mississippi State is a weeklong event filled with friendly competitions between local sororities, fraternities, students, and others, all of which are designed to benefit charity. This year will be the third year that the event will be supporting the Catch-A-Dream Foundation.
We will once again be hosting our annual 3on3 Basketball Tournament in which fraternities can create teams to play--all to benefit Catch-a-Dream. The tournament will take place on Wednesday, April 7th at the Sigma Chi House.
Derby Days 2010 will be hosted by the Men of Sigma Chi Fraternity during the week of April 5-10. This week will prove to be a week of fun for all those involved as those involved will know that the lives of children are being improved through their participation.
2010 Derby Week Schedule
Monday, April 5th ------- The Derby Darling candidate and president from each sorority will be invite to attend a dinner in their honor to begin the week's events at 5:00 p.m. at the Sigma Chi House
Tuesday, April 6th------ State Theater will be donating the cover fee to Catch-A-Dream, and Luke West will be the featured entertainment.
Wednesday, April 7th---- The Boy's 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be at the Sigma Chi House starting at 2 p.m.
Thursday, April 8th----- There will be a blood drive at the Sigma Chi house from 11:00 a.m. til 4:00 p.m.
The Battle of the Pledge Classes will be held at Rick's, and all cover money will be donated to Catch-A-Dream. DJ Lazy will be the entertainment
Friday, April 9th ----- The Sorority basketball tournament will be held in the Sanderson Center starting at 12 p.m.
Saturday April 10th ----- At 10:30 a.m. the Derby Day ( Lip Sync) presentation will begin at the MSU amphitheatre.
The BBQ luncheon, courtesy of teh Little Dooey, will be immediately after the check presentation. All proceeds go to Catch-A-Dream. There will be live music, the raffle and winners will be announced.
About the Catch-a-Dream Foundation
The Catch-A-Dream Foundation is very similar in design and character to the more well-known Make-A-Wish Foundation, with Catch-A-Dream granting once-in-a-lifetime outdoor experiences to children 18 years old or younger who are suffering from a life-threatening illness. Catch-A-Dream was founded in the year 2000 to fill the void created when the Make-A-Wish Foundation established national policy that excludes granting a child a wish that involves hunting or use of “...firearms, hunting bows, or other hunting or sport-shooting equipment.”
"On each trip, the children and the family members who accompany them are surrounded by outdoors-minded people who understand that these children are often “...sick and tired of being sick and tired!” A designated Catch-A-Dream host accompanies each family and, together with outfitters and local volunteers, facilitates their dream experience, love and nurtures them through the strong personal relationships that inevitably are forged in the lodge, on the stream or in the woods. Hosts and volunteers often become their best friends, and remain a part of their families long after the dream trip has concluded. As one volunteer eloquently stated, “We can’t change the whole world; but we can change someone’s whole world for at least a short period!” Many parents have confirmed that the mission is consistently accomplished!"
The Catch-A-Dream Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, working in cooperation with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, the Mississippi Wildlife Federation, and the Bruce Brady Memorial.
  
 
For more information on Sigma Chi Derby Days 2009 please contact:
Trey Hannah, 2009 Derby Daddy (601) 907-9364 (601) 907-9364
Shaw Singleton, Derby Days Assistant (601) 606-8121 (601) 606-8121
Snapshots from Sigma Chi's 50th Derby Days, held during April 2007.
Congrats to our 51st Annual Derby Day Champions
The Ladies of Phi Mu Sorority
Derby Days 2008 has been declared a huge success!!! Much thanks to Derby Daddy Brett White and Much Thanks to the Ladies of Delta Gamma, Kappa Delta, Chi Omega, Zeta Tau Alpha, Delta Delta Delta, and Phi Mu Sororities. We could not have had such a successful week without you all.
Derby Days 2008 was able to raise $50,000 for the Catch-a-Dream Foundation!!! A job well done to All those who participated in our cause!!
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