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University of Virginia
Sigma Chapter | Est. Fall 1999
Our Cause
National Philanthropy
Our national philanthropy focuses its efforts on Breast Cancer Awareness We aim to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research as well as improve care for patients. Some of the organizations that we have supported have donated to research causes and funded education and screenings for millions of women.
Throughout years of various partnerships, we have raised over $1.1M across all aKDPhi chapters for breast cancer research. In 2020 alone, we raised $80,000 via 186 virtual or hybrid BCA hosted events. Additionally, we aim to hold multiple service events for BCA during October, as it is the nationally recognized BCA month. Not only have we raised funds, but awareness has been spread on our campuses through tabling, booths, information sessions, etc. This past October, we logged a total of 1,425 hours dedicated to BCA philanthropy and awareness.
Jasmine Tso
Former Director, UC Davis Alumnae
Why we serve >
"If we as women don’t fight for issues or causes that directly impact us, then who will? When’s the last time you saw a fraternity making Breast Cancer Awareness their national philanthropy? And because women are truly the heart of every family, those impacted include everyone in society, not just women."
Our Involvement
What we do as a chapter
As a chapter, we always honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. During October, we host multiple fundraisers and events to raise money and awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness. One of our biggest events includes Mr. Pink. Below also includes our programming from Fall 2019, ranging from small restaurant fundraisers to our Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Benefit Concert! Stay tuned for more updates on our future efforts.
Our Philanthropy
History
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. Through the efforts of our active sisters and alumnae, we have raised over $1M across all aKDPhi chapters for breast cancer research. In addition to raising funds, awareness is spread on all our campus communities through service projects, workshops, informational booths, or forums.
OUR TRADITION
Raising $1 per day every October
30,000+
hours spent to benefit our local communities and national philanthropy each year
$100,000+
raised in 2019 alone
$1,000,000+
raised across all aKDPhi chapters for Breast Cancer Awareness
The mission of aKDPhi's Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign is three-fold:
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To raise funds on a international level to contribute to a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating breast cancer
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To dedicate at least one Service Event per chapter/colony to Breast Cancer Awareness in October
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To develop a comprehensive page on our national website that provides links to breast cancer resources
