Several teams competed during a cornhole tournament that took place in the President’s Courtyard on Sept. 21.
The event brought summer to a competitive close as teams fought for first, second and third prize in a charitable contest raising money for Children’s Miracle Network (CMN).
Fifth-year biochemistry major Kayla Sugg serves as the president of the medical fraternity Phi Delta Epsilon, which hosted the event. This fraternity raises money annually for the CMN operating out of Hurley Hospital in Flint.
Sugg said that the fraternity’s executive board was interested and involved in the planning of the on-campus event to spread awareness for CMN while also promoting the Phi Delta Epsilon fraternity.
Graduate student Tyler Hanna competed in the tournament with fifth-year computer information systems major Austin Rippee. The pair placed third in the competition, and said they chose to participate because they wanted to raise money for a good cause.
Both participants said they assumed they would perform well in the tournament. Hanna said he has been playing cornhole for around four years, while Rippee said he plays every now and then with his friends.
“Every year, our goal is to raise $1,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network,” Sugg said. “So far, we have raised $1,050. Therefore, we would be happy with anything we raise at the tournament but are hoping to continue to exceed the goal of $1,000 and possibly make this cornhole event an annual event. Exceeding our goal is something our chapter takes great pride in as we are one of the smallest chapters internationally, yet we are able to do powerful things others cannot.”
Sugg said that raising money and getting the community engaged in the fraternity’s charitable events and activities are both important.
“Since this is the first year of the tournament, we are going to measure success based on the amount of engagement while students are there with CMN,” Sugg said. “I would love to continue to exceed our fundraising goal, but ultimately, I want to spread awareness about the Children’s Miracle Network. I am proud to call myself a Cardinal and to be a part of the family here at SVSU as I know this community will always come together when needed.”
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