TCU fraternity raises money with football fundraiser for Wes Smith Memorial Scholarship
FORT WORTH (CBSNewsTexas.com) - A TCU fraternity hosted a flag football game Sunday morning to raise funds for the Wes Smith Memorial Scholarship.
The Kappa Sigma fraternity wanted to honor their late fraternity brother, Wes Smith, who was shot and killed Sept. 1 in the West 7th area of Fort Worth.
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On the fundraiser page, fellow Kappa Sigmas said: "Wes was an avid athlete, walking on to the TCU football team his freshman year at TCU. Wes also had a strong drive to better the community and those around him, serving as philanthropy chair for the chapter. To honor Wes's commitment to physical health and philanthropy, the members of TCU Kappa Sigma will be hosting "Touchdowns for Wes."
The flag football game was held from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Oct. 15, where the fraternity brothers hosted some 250 students, families and friends at the TCU football practice fields. Organizers say all proceeds will go to the Wes Smith Memorial Scholarship. So far, they have raised over $28,000.
