By: Natalie Santangelo ’23, staff writer

46,086 steps, 22 miles and $6,500 raised all to help save the lives of pediatric cancer patients.

Members of the fraternity, TKE walked to Harrisburg to fund research for pediatric cancer. The campaign lasted several weeks, and members raised more than $6,500, beating their fundraising goal by $2,500.   

TKE partnered up with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; the hospital aims to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric diseases through research and treatment. Patients at St. Jude receive full care without having to worry about the expensive costs of medical treatments.

Once the campaign ended, nine members came together to walk from campus to Harrisburg. The trip was 22 miles which took the group a little more than eight hours to complete. The group of nine LVC students included Matthew Davis (’23), Jayden Cramer (’23), Ben Maull (’23), Wyatt Morrison (’24), Bailey Klindinst (’25), Deklan Shaughnessy (’24), Moses Hawley (’23), Griffin Olitsky (’23) and Sam Trively (’23).

“This is the most humbling experience that I have ever been part of,” Maull, a senior international business major, said. “To be able to work so closely with St. Jude and to raise money in an effort to tackle a problem that is bigger than us is truly inspiring.”

The TKE fraternity has fostered a committed group of student leaders on LVC’s campus. Members of TKE have made a difference through their philanthropy and acts of service on campus every day. The organization is a part of many service opportunities, professional development and leadership-building activities.

“This event captures what TKE is all about,” Maull said.

TKE continues to facilitate campaigns to raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer research. All are encouraged to support TKE to help them reach their goal and help cancer patients.

To donate visit TKE’s Instagram @tke_px and click the link in their bio.