The Alpha Lambda Chapter of Phi Mu fraternity has recently accepted a challenge. We are challenging ourselves to earn $10,000 for the Children's Miracle Network (CMN). CMN is Phi Mu Nationals' official philanthropy. CMN is a network of over 170 children's hospitals that treat 17 million children annually. These hospitals provide charity care worth billions every year. Phi Mu's of Louisiana Tech University are endeavoring to raise money for CMN so that children who are suffering from cancer, heart defects, diabetes, AIDS, muscular dystrophy, and accident trauma (to name a few) may have a healthy life. We are determined to do as much as we can to help these hospitals provide care for these children. Last Spring, the Alpha Lambda chapter held its first ever Golf tournament for CMN. we raised nearly Two thousand dollars for CMN and had a great time. The tournament was held at the Ruston Country Club and was organized by Philanthropy Chair, Shannon Steed. This year the tournament will be headed by Angie Erwin and is slated to take place in May of 2003. This Fall, Alpha Lambda is planning a Hula Hoop-A-Thon. On Saturday, October 12, 2002, Alpha Lambda Phi Mu's will hula hoop from 12 noon to 12 midnight on the lawn of the Phi Mu house to raise money for CMN. Each member will be sponsored by solicited patrons for their hula hoping efforts. Every dollar earned will benefit the children at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana, our local CMN Hospital. If you would like to sponsor a Phi Mu or make a donation, feel free to attend the Hula Hoop-a-Thon or send in your donation to our P.O. Box. Any contribution you make will benefit a child who desperately deserves a chance to live a healthy and happy life. Phi Mu appreciates your support! For more information regarding the Hula Hoop-a-Thon, please contact Miss Angie Erwin, Philanthropy Chair, at 255-6350 and leave a message. You may mail any donations to Phi Mu, P.O. Box 3094, Ruston, LA 71272. For more Philanthropy Updates, check back here later!