Sunday afternoons tend to be one of the only times that Auburn students have free. Some people fill that time with studying, while others fill it with movies, naps or playing Frisbee. This Sunday, however, students have a chance to have fun outside for a worthy cause.

Chi Omega’s annual philanthropy event, Walk for a Wish, which benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation is this Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Towncreek Park.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children up to age 18 with life-threatening illnesses. The organization has been previewed on many different television shows included ESPN’s SportsCenter, the Today Show and Good Morning America.

According to Kirby Crutchfield, Chi Omega’s Philanthropy Director, this year’s walk is looking to be one of the best yet.

“We have food, and it’s just… a fun event. Everyone comes, and they walk and just sit and hangout. We have wish kids there, and it’s just fun!” Crutchfield said.

In addition to food, Crutchfield said the event will have a band, a performance from AU Rhythm, and sometimes Aubie makes a surprise visit.

“Chi [Omega] is one of the largest donors [to the Make-A-Wish Foundation], like nationally for Chi Omega [chapters],” Crutchfield said.

After last year’s walk, enough money was raised to grant nine wishes, and Crutchfield hopes this year will be able to do the same.

Crutchfield highlighted that Chi Omega’ philanthropy is very important to the chapter not only because of the things the Make a Wish Foundation does, but because the chapter has been personally affected by its purpose.

Chi Omega currently has two members who have received wishes from the Make-A-Wish Foundation. One of those is Mackenzie Derr who has received two wishes from Make a Wish, so this event is especially important to her.

“I spent so much of my time in the hospital, and I am grateful to the Make a Wish Foundation for providing me with good childhood memories,” Derr said.

Derr received her first wish when she was in fourth grade, and she chose to meet S Club 7, a popular British music group.

“My trip was more than just meeting the band, it was a chance for my family and I to leave Birmingham and be normal,” Derr said.

Later, Derr received a second wish upon the reoccurrence of her cancer. This time she chose to take her family to New York City. According to Derr, this trip was special because it let her know that she was not just a face to the Make a Wish foundation, but they remembered her and still wanted to help her.

Crutchfield urges all students and Auburn residents to come Sunday afternoon to the event. Registration is $10, which includes a T-shirt, food and entertainment, but most importantly it is supporting a great cause.

“It’s totally worth it!” Crutchfield said.