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American Cancer Society was chosen as the official philanthropy of Kappa Delta Chi because we believe that cancer awareness, early detection and cancer research are extremely important health issues in our communities. Our support and monetary donations are placed in minority and Latino outreach efforts for the support of the Latino population’s needs.
There are many ways in which Kappa Delta Chi supports ACS. Many collegiate chapters and alumnae regions volunteer regularly with their local American Cancer Society. Some chapters donate time in participating in Relay for Life. Relay for Life is a community gathering where everyone can participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event—because cancer never sleeps. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length. The ACS Relay for Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported and that one day cancer will be eliminated.
In 2003 the Foundation donated $7,500.00 to the Fort Worth, TX market in support of Relay for Life/Relevo por la vida.
In 2004 $5,000.00 was donated to the Texas Division ACS in support of various outreach efforts that ACS sponsors for the minority community.
In 2005 $2,000.00 was dondated to the San Diego, CA Market for outreach in minority outreach efforts.
Comprehensive cancer information is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through 1.800.ACS.2345 or visit them at
www.cancer.org
Executive director Raquel, left; Ann Marie Newman, VP for Diversity of the Texas Division ACS office, right.
