BATON ROUGE mdash; The Gamma IOTA Chapter of Sigma Chi at Louisiana State University raised an IFC record-breaking $140,000 at its annual Derby Days philanthropy event.nbsp;Derby Days is a week-long series of events that brings together LSU students, sororities and local businesses, with this year' s programming including a golf tournament, a campus-wide Venmo-a-thon and multiple community-driven fundraising events.nbsp;Of the $140,000 raised, $126,880 will be donated to the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, making this year's Derby Days the largest men's philanthropy fundraiser in the history of LSU.nbsp;LSU's Sigma Chi has raised more than $225,000 for the organization in the last three years."Their contribution through Derby Days will make a real difference for patients and families, ensuring access to high-quality care close to home,rdquo; Danielle Mack, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, said. ldquo;I am truly inspired by the dedication and heart these next-generation philanthropists bring to our community, and their example reminds all of us why this work matters."Sigma Chi leaders said the success of Derby Days reflects a broader culture of service within LSU's Greek Life community, which raises more than $1.4 million each year for philanthropic causes.nbsp;Permalink| Comments ...read more read less