Sigma Alpha Epsilon's Buckin' Off Cancer Rodeo philanthropy event will take place Friday from 4 to 7 p.m.
The event will include mechanical bull rides, a dunk tank and other games such as corn hole.
Besides the activities, food will be provided to guests as well. All proceeds will go to Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.
SAE President Kevan Hatamzadeh is excited their chapter is supporting these causes.
"The American Cancer Society does so much for so many people that we felt compelled to extend our efforts to this fine organization," he said.
Hatamzadeh believes this is a great way to raise money for their philanthropy and have a good time while doing it.
"This is a great philanthropy to attend because it's unique and is for a great cause," he said.
SAE Philanthropy Chair Campbell Lewis believes this could be their best philanthropy event yet.
"This is an event that has something for everyone to do and will be a lot of fun," he said.
Hatamzadeh agreed with this sentiment and has very high expectations for the event.
"Our past philanthropies have had decent attendance, but nothing compared to what we are expecting Friday," he said.
SAE hopes the rodeo is successful enough to become an annual event again and popular among students.
"This used to be an annual event for this chapter some time ago, and we decided to bring it back," Lewis said. "One factor of making it annual again would be the feed back we get from people who attend."
Two-dollar electric bull rides will be given from 4 to 5:30 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., an electric-bull riding competition will take place. Throughout the event people can play corn hole or attempt to dunk others in a dunk tank for only $1 per person. Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks will be served as well.
Lewis is very excited about the event and looks forward to see how much support they can give to Relay for Life.
"I am excited to see everyone having fun and ultimately helping out a great organization," Lewis said.
Lewis said the main goal is to raise as much money as possible, but doesn't see why people can't have a great time as well.
"We hope to raise as much as possible for Relay for Life," he said. "We also want to provide quality entertainment so that everyone attending has a blast."
All U of M students are invited to the event. It is $10 to get into the event or $7 if you buy a ticket in advance from a brother of SAE. The event will take place at the SAE chapter house at 3601 Midland Ave.
"Our expectations are to raise as much money as possible for Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society," Hatamzadeh said. "We hope for maximum participation.
