Purdue FIJI Run-the-Ball Event Supports LUM
Raising Funds for Homeless Services This Season
For the second year in a row, Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) is continuing its revived tradition of running a football from West Lafayette to Bloomington ahead of the annual Old Oaken Bucket game between Purdue and Indiana Universities. The Purdue and IU FIJI chapters have again teamed up to make Run the Ball 2025 their biggest philanthropy event yet, each setting a goal to raise $30,000 for LUM Homeless Services.
The Lambda Iota Chapter at Purdue is once again running to benefit Lafayette Urban Ministry, supporting essential services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Greater Lafayette. The IU chapter is raising funds for a Bloomington shelter. Both chapters are turning their school rivalry into a friendly fundraising competition—Purdue vs. IU—to see who can make the greatest community impact.
While LUM urges supporters to select “Purdue,” we appreciate any contributions made to support the Run the Ball event. Here are a few ways you can contribute:
- Online Donation: For more information and to donate, click HERE
- Corporate Sponsorship: If your company or organization is interested in being an event sponsor, check out the exclusive perks & benefits available, click HERE
- Spread the Word: Sharing our event with others can have a significant impact
Through this spirited collaboration, the FIJI brothers are proving that teamwork and friendly competition can make a real difference—both on and off the field.