FAU’s Alpha Tau Omega hosted an event featuring Buffalo-style cuisine to raise money for veterans experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Alpha Tau Omega (ATO), a fraternity at FAU, brought back their Buffalo Bash event after 10 years to raise money for veterans experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
ATO was able to raise over $17k for The 22 Project, a Boca Raton nonprofit dedicated to assisting wounded veterans with severe brain injuries and PTSD in their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
The event, held at the Mizner Park Amphitheater on Friday, lasted from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and featured live music, buffalo-style cuisine and a wing-eating competition for sororities.
Julian Peyton, an FAU business major at Florida Atlantic University, is ATO’s public relations officer. He described how this event is unique compared to other organizations on campus.
“No organization really steps out of the campus lines to do something with the community. This is kind of going to be an unprecedented thing for FAU,” said Peyton.
Peyton estimated about 250 people attended the Buffalo Bash.
The 22 Project had a booth set up at the entrance to promote the organization. Ashley Williams, the program director for The 22 project, was at the booth to give out information to attendees.
“It is important to spread awareness… It’s important for us to serve more veterans and help them deal with their experiences,” said Williams.
Veterans in The 22 Project program are able to get degrees from FAU after treatment, according to Williams. Family members and friends from ATO members have also been a part of The 22 Project.
