As this semester comes to an end, Alpha Omicron Pi is going out with a bang due to their recent fundraiser from their first annual Sports and Spa Raffle.

Their fundraiser has proven worthy of repeating next year since $1,670 was raised to go toward arthritis research and juvenile arthritis, which is AOPi’s national philanthropy. AOPi also raises money for arthritis research from events such as Trick or Treat for Arthritis, the Miss Weakley County Pageant and various other events throughout the year.

The Sports and Spa Raffle was held the first few weeks in April, where all members of AOPi sold tickets for two dollars for a chance to win a month’s free membership to Sidelines Gym and a $200 spa package from Styles on Broadway. The drawing was held on Monday, April 18, and the lucky winner was Mary Beth Hughes. She was happy to receive the award and thanked AOPi for it.

Philanthropic Chair Danielle Nunnery said, “I was pleased with the results of the raffle. I wanted to raise money for arthritis without asking for too much from one person.”

Nunnery also said that she hopes AOPi will continue this event because of the positive outcome of the raffle.