National Philanthropy

The Breast Cancer Site

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 2004
• To develop a comprehensive page on our national website that provides links to breast cancer resources

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. This past 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.