Sororities Fundraise to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness
Sororities in different universities have been raising money to promote breast cancer awareness.
One of the most successful sorority fundraisers took place at Northwestern University. Zeta Tau Alpha raised nearly $1,200 by selling 1,000 pink ribbons to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. Many people chose to donate directly to the cause. All proceeds went to the ZTA Foundation, an organization developed by ZTA to support breast cancer research.
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At the University of Alabama, sororities all over campus have been competing in a fundraiser competition to raise money for a game between the women’s basketball team against the University of Central Florida (UCF) on February 12.
The Bartow Arena was transformed to a “Pink Zone” to raise awareness for breast cancer and money for the Gene Bartow Cancer Research Fund.
Delta Gamma held a bake sale, selling cookies, brownies, and other delightful treats.
“All of us have a friend or grandmother that’s been affected by this disease. It can affect all women everywhere. As an organization that’s all about women, a sorority, [and] the sisterhood of women, it’s important to us to take that beyond our sorority and out into the real world,” Delta Gamma volunteer, Paige Pizna said.
Alpha Xi Delta, another sorority, has also been participating in fundraising for the cause. Alpha Xi have been gathering items throughout Birmingham to sell at a silent auction. They have been using silent auctions and donations as their main method of fundraising money for cancer research.
“We were approached with the opportunity by the director of the event and thought it would be a great way to get involved. Cancer awareness is extremely important, so the opportunity to increase understanding was something that we could not pass up,” said Johnson, a volunteer from Alpha Xi.
Alpha Gamma Delta, another sorority, also participated in this friendly competition by collecting donations and seling baskets for their silent action.
Many sororities have been raising funds for breast cancer awareness.
