Anchor Splash, Derby Days, and Other Greek Philanthropy Event Shirts
Quick Answer- Anchor Splash (Delta Gamma) and Derby Days (Sigma Chi) are signature philanthropy events with their own merch culture
- Participating chapters order team shirts for their roster competing at the event
- Host chapters order staff shirts plus a commemorative event tee sold to spectators
- Proceeds from event merch sales often go directly to the philanthropy beneficiary
Anchor Splash, Derby Days, and other Greek philanthropy events have their own merch culture. Participating chapters order team shirts; host chapters order staff and commemorative shirts. Bear Grips Pro Shops prints philanthropy event apparel with no minimum, so a 6-person Anchor Splash team and a 60-person Derby Days team both pay the same per-piece rate. US-printed, ships in about a week.
Anchor Splash (Delta Gamma) Apparel
Anchor Splash is Delta Gamma's national philanthropy event, with chapters across the country running their own version each spring or fall. Participating fraternity teams swim relay events while raising funds for Service for Sight.
- Participating fraternity team shirt: Team identity, fraternity letters, "Team [Letters]" callout.
- DG host chapter staff shirts: Anchor Splash branded, host crest, year on the back.
- Spectator commemorative tee: Sold to anyone who attends or supports. Proceeds typically go to Service for Sight.
Derby Days (Sigma Chi) Apparel
Derby Days is Sigma Chi's national philanthropy event, with sororities competing in a week of activities for Huntsman Cancer Foundation.
- Participating sorority team shirts: One per sister on the competing roster.
- Sigma Chi host chapter staff shirts: Derby Days branded, year-specific.
- Week-long event commemorative: Sold across the week to spectators and supporters.
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Other Philanthropy Events That Run This Pattern
- Kappa Sigma Hike Like Mike: Hike for breast cancer awareness.
- Lambda Chi Watermelon Bash: Sorority competition for North American Food Drive.
- Phi Mu Walk-A-Mile: Childrens Miracle Network walk.
- Pi Phi Read Lead Achieve: Literacy programs.
- Local chapter philanthropy fundraisers: Each chapter has its own annual event.
Event Shirt Design
- Event name front-center: "Anchor Splash 2026" or "Derby Days 2026."
- Host chapter crest small: Identifies the host without overshadowing the event.
- Beneficiary name on back yoke: "Benefiting Service for Sight" or "Benefiting Huntsman Cancer Foundation."
- Team callout for participating chapters: "Team [Letters]" or roster sticker.
- Color: host chapter or event-themed: Anchor Splash leans navy and pink; Derby Days leans Sigma Chi colors.
Margin Flows to the Philanthropy Beneficiary
Most event commemorative shirts use a margin that goes directly to the beneficiary. The host chapter sets a $5 to $10 margin per shirt, and proceeds go straight to the Service for Sight, Huntsman Cancer Foundation, or whichever beneficiary the event supports.
Order Philanthropy Event Shirts
Team, host, and spectator pieces. No minimum, margin can flow to the beneficiary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can host chapters use philanthropy margin to fund the charity?
Yes. Set the retail price above the base. The margin accrues and the host chapter donates it to the beneficiary.
What is the minimum order?
No minimum. A 6-person Anchor Splash team can order 6 shirts.
Can spectators order direct?
Yes. The shop link supports direct-to-home spectator orders.
How fast does the order ship?
About a week from order to delivery with free US shipping. Open the event drop at least 3 weeks before the event.
Hannah KowalskiSchool Spirit and Greek Life Specialist
Hannah works in a state university Greek life office and previously taught middle school. She writes about school spirit programs, sorority and fraternity ordering cycles, and how K-12 programs handle the apparel side of community building.
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