Merlin Olsen Day of Service
In honor of Order of Constantine Sig, Significant Sig and NFL Hall of Famer member Merlin Olsen, ΓΚ 1962, September 15th is recognized by the fraternity and its chapters as the Merlin Olsen Day of Service. On this day, members of the fraternity are encouraged to volunteer to improve their communities. The event is dedicated in respect to Olsen’s own philanthropic spirit. The former football player was a well-known spokesman for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals during and after his career, as well as for his activism within his communities.
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