A WSU fraternity is selling mini footballs to raise money for charity.

On the first day of sales, the Delta Tau Delta fraternity raised $300 for the Mark Rypien Foundation, which raises money for activities and research for children in the Palouse who have cancer. NFL football player Mark Rypien formed the foundation in 2004 after losing his son to cancer.

“Mark Rypien is a very distinguished alumnus within our chapter and we appreciate his efforts for local children with cancer," said Steven Nazario, public relations and service chair for Delta Tau Delta. "It is great to be a part of something so beneficial to those in need."

Rypien played for the WSU football team from 1981 to 1985. He was drafted into the NFL and in 1992, Rypien received the MVP award while playing as a quarterback for the Washington Redskins during Super Bowl XXVI. Members of the fraternity sold the footballs on the Glenn Terrell Mall last week and will continue to work Monday, Wednesday and Friday of this week.

“It feels good giving back to the community through service," Nazario said. "Often times, a bad image is formulated when speaking about the Greek system. We would like to do everything in our power to change that."

In addition to selling footballs, Delta Tau Delta members will visit WSU sororities asking for participation in a letter writing campaign. During the campaign, students write down the addresses of friends and relatives they would be interested in sending a donation pamphlet to the Mark Rypien Foundation. "The fundraiser has been going really well," said Nate Hawthorne, philanthropy chair for Delta Tau Delta. "It's great to know that people see us out there, and how it affects them. Professors who were still teaching here while Mark Rypien was playing for the Cougars are very supportive, overall everyone has a positive attitude about the foundation."

To make a contribution to the Mark Rypien Foundation, look for Delta Tau Delta this week on the mall, or go to www.markrypienfoundation.org.

Delta Tau Delta earns funds for cancer A fundraiser for cancer research and activities was instituted for child cancer patients of the Palouse. Allison Doty Contributing writer A WSU fraternity is selling mini footballs to raise money for charity.

On the first day of sales, the Delta Tau Delta fraternity raised $300 for the Mark Rypien Foundation, which raises money for activities and research for children in the Palouse who have cancer. NFL player Mark Rypien formed the foundation in 2004 after losing his son to cancer.

“Mark Rypien is a very distinguished alumnus within our chapter and we appreciate his efforts for local children with cancer,” said Steven Nazario, public relations and service chair for Delta Tau Delta. “It is great to be a part of something so beneficial to those in need.” Rypien played for the WSU football team from 1981 - 1985. He was drafted into the NFL and in 1992, Rypien received the MVP award while playing as a quarterback for the Washington Redskins during Super Bowl XXVI. Members of the fraternity sold the footballs on the Glenn Terrell Mall last week and will continue to work Monday, Wednesday and Friday this week.

“It feels good giving back to the community through service,” Nazario said. “Often times, a bad image is formulated when speaking about the Greek system. We would like to do everything in our power to change that.” In addition to selling footballs, Delta Tau Delta members will visit WSU sororities asking for participation in a letter writing campaign. During the campaign, students write down the addresses of friends and relatives they would be interested in sending a donation pamphlet to the Mark Rypien Foundation. “The fundraiser has been going really well,” said Nate Hawthorne, philanthropy chair for Delta Tau Delta. “It’s great to know that people see us out there, and how it affects them. Professors who were still teaching here while Mark Rypien was playing for the Cougars are very supportive, overall everyone has a positive attitude about the foundation.” To make a contribution to the Mark Rypien Foundation, look for Delta Tau Delta this week on the mall, or go to www.markrypienfoundation.org.