Human Foosball tournament nets nearly $3K for charity
Every semester the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha organize a charity event.
This semester Michael Hull, philanthropy chairman and Oak Park sophomore, decided the group would either “go big or go home.”
The social fraternity hosted a human Foosball tournament Saturday and raised about $3,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
“We were looking for a big event that was a little different,” said Matthew Mallard, Lambda Chi Alpha member and Roseville sophomore.
Human Foosball is played with a life-sized inflatable Foosball table with small grids and two teams of five players each.
The competition was similar to a soccer game, with players using a kickball to try to make it into their opponent’s goal while their movement was restricted by harnesses.
Competitors had little idea of what they were getting themselves into.
“I didn’t know what to expect, but I knew it would be fun,” said Mike Pearcy, Woodhaven junior. “It was a lot better than I would have expected.”
The group’s goal was $5,000, but Hull said he still considered the event a success.
“We knew that $5,000 was a reach,” he said.
Members said the human Foosball tournament could become an annual event in February for part of Spring Wish Week.
