Southeast Missouri State University’s Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity hosted a fundraising event in front of Academic Hall today to “TKE Out Cancer.”

The car used was donated by Junior Sinn Auto Parts and was spray-painted with the words "TKE out cancer." Photo by Breanne Bleichroth

The event gave students the opportunity to beat a car with a sledgehammer, all in the interest of raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the fraternity’s philanthropy.

“It’s the beginning of the week, beginning of school, you gotta let all of that stress out,” Jordan Riehn, a member of TKE, said.

The car was donated by Junior Sinn Auto Parts and was spraypainted with “TKE out Cancer.” Students who participated signed a waiver, put on a pair of safety glasses and were allowed to take as many swings at the car as they wanted. Students were not required to donate, but the fraternity raised $103.

DeAnte' Smith, the director of Greek Life, stopped by to take a swing at the car. Photo by Breanne Bleichroth