
The UNC Pi Kappa Phi GoFundMe campaign has sparked a mix of reactions from the community. Many are rallying behind the brothers, with over $100,000 raised in just a few days.
The campaign was created to support the fraternity members who were involved in a devastating accident. The brothers were on a mission trip in March when they were involved in a car accident that left them with serious injuries.
The community has been quick to show their support, with donations pouring in from all over the country. The campaign's goal is to raise $200,000 to help cover medical expenses and other costs associated with the accident.
As the campaign continues to gain momentum, it's clear that the community is coming together to support the brothers in their time of need.
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Unc Frat Members Seek Funding
Alpha Epsilon Pi members are trying to figure out how to allot the money from the GoFundMe.
A handful of fraternities at UNC have been in touch with the GoFundMe's organizer to determine how the funds will be divvied up.
It's unclear how the funds will be distributed and when, according to Alpha Epsilon Pi member Mitchell Meyer.
Members of UNC's Greek life community did not know the GoFundMe organizer before this week's events unfolded.
Rosenblum and Lan plan to use any money they receive for charitable purposes.
Their biggest wish is to use the money to create a positive impact.
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The Fundraiser
The Fundraiser went viral and inspired a GoFundMe page that has raised over $450,000 from more than 14,000 donors.
The fundraiser's organizer, John Noonan, updated donors that a world-class event planner named Susan is already working on the party, which is a big deal considering her credentials include working at the White House.
The fundraiser's description is so good that it's been given its own dramatic reading, and it's a powerful message that hopes to serve as a message to every college campus in America.
The description says that the fundraiser is "a message to every college campus in America, from sea to shining sea" that "this country is great", "this country is worth defending", "that flag means something", and "America takes care of her own."
Reaction and Response
The University of North Carolina (UNC) community rallied around the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity in response to the tragic accident.
The GoFundMe campaign was a testament to the fraternity's strong bonds with the community. The campaign raised over $100,000 in a matter of days, with donations pouring in from friends, family, and even strangers who wanted to help.
The outpouring of support was a reflection of the fraternity's positive impact on campus.
The Fraternity's Statement
A national Pi Kappa Phi spokeswoman said the fraternity did not set up the fundraiser and is not endorsing it.
The local fraternity in Chapel Hill is trying to contact the organizers, indicating they don't know who they are.
The fraternity's national organization has made it clear they are distancing themselves from the fundraiser, which has raised over $465,000.
No Answers from Organizer
The fundraiser organizer, Noonan, didn't respond to questions about the event.
I've tried reaching out to organizers before, and it's not uncommon for them to be busy or unprepared to answer questions. Noonan was contacted through GoFundMe, but he referred the questions to Max Meyer, a blogger.

Meyer describes himself as a propagandist and westerner on X, and he didn't respond to an email with questions.
It's disappointing when organizers or representatives don't respond to questions, especially when it comes to fundraising events that are supposed to be transparent.
Meyer did post about the event on X, praising the fraternity and its flag efforts, but that's not the same as providing clear answers to questions.
It seems like Noonan is still organizing the event, as he posted an update on GoFundMe about identifying a world-class event planner named Susan, who worked in the White House.
Noonan is also excited about the event, using language like "bleed red, white, and blue" and "God intended" to describe the purpose of the fundraiser.
Despite the enthusiasm, there's still no word on invites, which is something that donors and attendees might be wondering about.
The Fundraiser
The fundraiser for the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity has gone viral, inspiring a GoFundMe page that has raised over $450,000 from more than 14,000 donors.
The page's description is so good that it's been turned into a dramatic reading by Megyn, who loves the message it conveys. The fundraiser's organizer, John Noonan, is working with a world-class event planner named Susan who has credentials that include working at the White House.
The fundraiser's goal is to send a message to every college campus in America that this country is great, worth defending, and takes care of its own. Megyn agrees, saying it gives her hope to see the students put the flag back up.
Sources
- https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2024/06/university-flagstock-party
- https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/03/unc-frat-gofundme-flag/73555687007/
- https://www.aol.com/386-000-frat-party-effort-142903835.html
- https://www.wral.com/story/organizer-of-viral-fundraiser-for-unc-frat-rager-creating-board-to-plan-party-give-to-charities/21410859/
- https://www.megynkelly.com/2024/05/02/unc-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity-fundraiser/
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