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:

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:


Breast Cancer Awareness Resources on the Web: