MEDIA CONTACT: Sarah Greco (585) 274-3851 or Helene Snihur (585) 275-7800

October 31, 2000

Delta Gamma's Annual Anchor Splash

TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12, in the Speegle-Wilbraham Aquatic Complex at the Robert B. Goergen Athletic Center on the River Campus of the University of Rochester

ADMISSION: $1 per person, or a donation of an old pair of prescription eyeglasses at the door NOTE: Parking is available in all University lots on weekends.

Delta Gamma sorority of the University of Rochester will hold their annual philanthropy, Anchor Splash, at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12, in the Speegle-Wilbraham Aquatic Complex at the Robert B. Goergen Athletic Center on the River Campus.

Anchor Splash is a national weeklong fundraiser that includes T-shirt sales, a beautiful eyes contest, and raffle culminating in a competitive swim event of relay races and synchronized swimming. All proceeds go to Delta Gamma's foundation, Aid to the Blind and Sight Conservation. This foundation provides computers, Braille books, and scholarships to sight-impaired children and adults. Last year, Anchor Splash raised over $2,000 locally for Aid to the Blind and Sight Conservation.

Teams of eight to 10 people can sign up for the event through Nov. 3. Registration is in Feuer West in Wilson Commons on the River Campus between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays. Registration is $30 per team. T-shirts and raffle tickets will also be sold.

For more information, contact Sarah Greco at (585) 274-3851.

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