National Philanthropy:

This year, more than 211,300 women in the United States will
learn for the first time that they have breast cancer, and more than 39,800
women will lose their lives. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed
cancer in women in America; however, early detection and prompt treatment can
significantly reduce the suffering and deaths caused by this disease. alpha
Kappa Delta Phi, the largest nationwide Asian-American interest sorority,
proudly promotes our National Philanthropy - Breast Cancer Awareness, a project
which is dedicated to increasing public knowledge about the early detection of
breast cancer.
The mission of alpha Kappa
Delta Phi's Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign is three-fold:
- To raise funds on a national level to
contribute to a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating breast cancer
through the sale of the popular Pink Ribbon pins
- To dedicate at least one Service Event per
chapter/colony to Breast Cancer Awareness in October 2007
- To develop a comprehensive page on our
national website that provides links to breast cancer resources
For more information regarding aKDPhi and Breast
Cancer Awareness, please contact our Service Chair.
Philanthropy Background:
In 1998, alpha Kappa Delta Phi launched its first-ever
National Service project. Through our 22 chapter effort, we dedicated the year
of 1998-99 to Breast Cancer Awareness by educating ourselves, our college
campuses, and our communities. During the year 2003-2004 we were proud to
achieve the following accomplishments:
- Over $25,000 was raised nationally and
donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation.
- 27 chapters participated in the Race for the
Cure.
- Every chapter hosted a Breast Cancer
Awareness forum, workshop, or informational booth on their campus.
- Every chapter dedicated at least one service
project in the month of October to Breast Cancer Awareness.
Breast Cancer Awareness Resources on the Web: