TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Troy University’s Chi Omega sorority worked to raise money and awareness during its Wish Week.

“This is our wish week, Chi Omega’s philanthropy week,” said Zara Smith, the philanthropy chair for Chi Omega. “We raise money for Make-A-Wish Alabama to grant wishes to kids with chronic illnesses.”

One popular fundraiser was the Cake-A-Chi-O, where people pay to eat a cupcake or cake one of the sisters. Although the event was messy, members say the cause is worth the mess.

“I absolutely love our philanthropy and hope that everyone has the chance to not only do hands-on experience with Make-A-Wish, but also just get to experience the magic in raising money for these wishes for these kids because they are so deserving,” said Smith.

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With Cake-A-Chi-O now over, the sorority then turned its attention to its next fundraising events.

“Monday, we did stretches for wishes, which was a yoga-Pilates class on our front lawn,” Smith said. “Then, on Wednesday, we have our big event, our cookout, which is from 5-7 on sorority hill right in front of the Chi Omega house. It is going to be a huge cookout.

“There are going to be hot dogs, a ton of sides and a chance for a lot of donations to be brought in. They can also buy raffle tickets, which will help with donations.”

According to Make a Wish Alabama, the Troy chapter of Chi Omega raised nearly $18,000 during its Spring Wish Week.