Morehead State students support Make-A-Wish and honor local wish child with deep MSU legacy
Members of Morehead State’s chapter of Chi Omega Sorority recently hosted their annual Follies competition, bringing together student organizations from across campus to support a local child and family through the chapter's longstanding partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Follies is a campus-wide dance competition featuring performances by student organizations competing for awards including Best Overall, Best Choreography, Crowd Favorite, Most Creative and Wish Child's Choice. Beyond the competition, the event is one of the Chi Omega Sorority’s signature philanthropic initiatives supporting Make-A-Wish and children facing critical illnesses.
The 2026 event, themed "Never Grow Up, Never Stop Wishing," celebrated four-year-old Sophia Kate Brockman of Morehead, who served as this year's honored Wish Child. 
Sophia shares a deep connection with the Morehead State community. She is the daughter of Chrissy Bramel and Jason Brockman (Class of 2013), and the granddaughter of James Brockman (Class of 1976, 1980), a former MSU baseball standout who was inducted into the MSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1996.
With numerous family members who are also MSU alumni, Sophia's selection as a Wish Child made the event especially meaningful for the University community.
Sophia's story serves as a powerful reminder of the impact of the organization's fundraising efforts. At just two years old, she was diagnosed with metastatic high-risk neuroblastoma after doctors discovered a tumor during a routine pediatric appointment.
Following extensive treatment that included chemotherapy, surgery, radiation and two bone marrow transplants at the University of Kentucky Children's Hospital and Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Sophia achieved remission in March 2026. When her cancer returned just months later, she underwent additional treatment and was again declared cancer-free in November 2026.
Sophia looks forward to fulfilling her wish of visiting Disney World through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
"Follies demonstrates the power of students coming together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others," said Allison Caudill (Class of 2005, 2009), vice president for University Advancement and Chi Omega advisor. "Sophia's courage and resilience inspired everyone involved, and we are grateful for the opportunity to support her and her family through our partnership with Make-A-Wish."
The relationship between Chi Omega and Make-A-Wish spans more than two decades. Since establishing its national alliance with the foundation in 2002, Chi Omega chapters across the country have raised more than $37 million and contributed more than 1.5 million volunteer hours to support wish children and their families. Locally, the Chi Omega chapter at Morehead State has raised more than $185,000 for Make-A-Wish since 2002.
Through events like Follies, Morehead State students continue to demonstrate the University's commitment to service, leadership and community engagement while making a lasting impact on families throughout the region.
For additional information about student activities at MSU, contact the Office of Student Activities at studentactivities@moreheadstate.edu or call 606-783-2071.
Photo, upper right: Morehead State students performing on stage for the annual Chi Omega Follies fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Photo, lower left: Four-year-old Sophia Kate Brockman of Morehea served as this year's honored Wish Child during Chi Omega Follies.
Photos courtesy of Elijah Viveiros from Morehead State University's Student Creative Agency.
