Service and Philanthropy


	Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JRDF) is a non-profit organization that raises money for research in hopes of finding a cure for diabetes. Since its founding JDRF has awarded over $900 million to diabetes research. We have supported the JDRF, our chosen philanthropy, for the G.E.R.M.A.N. Club's Gold Rush during the past two years. In 2006 we raised $825 in about a week, and we won the event, sending over $1500 for our philanthropy! This year for Gold Rush we chose the same charity and set our fundraising goals higher than before. We ultimately raised over $3,700 in a week's span and were once again crowned the victors of Gold Rush!
This year we participated in the philanthropy sponsored by the fraternity Delta Sigma Phi, Egyptian Expedition. Now in it's third year, the Egyptian Expedition raises money for the fraternity's national philanthropy, The March of Dimes. The March of Dimes fights to save babies from premature birth by directing donations towards research, community service, and advocacy programs.
	Every year we have supported the Virginia Tech community through our participation in the Big Event, a day wide service event sponsored by the University. Teams are assigned various tasks ranging from cleaning up playgrounds to raking leaves.
The sisters enjoy giving the animals the attention they deserve. The Rho Chapter supports the Humane Society of Montgomery County throughout the year both by volunteering hours at the shelter and collecting donations. In the past we have also participated in the Humane Society's sponsored dog wash.

We have also participated and supported other philanthropies and service events:

We have continued to support the American Cancer Society through our yearly participation in Relay for Life during the spring.
The Epsilon Class Project helped donate money and items for Cornerstone, a housing program for women who were victims of domestic violence.
In fall of 2006 we participated in Chi Omega's fall 2006 philanthropy, flag football, in support of their national philanthropy, Make-A-Wish. Make-A-Wish is a foundation dedicated to granting the wishes of children with life-threatening diseases.
We have also participated in Chi Omega's spring 2006 philanthropy, Hawaii Chi-O (a volleyball tournament), and got 2nd place! Proceeds from this philanthropy also went to Make-A-Wish.
In spring of 2006 we participated in Kappa Delta's 5K for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
Also in spring of 2006, Delta Gamma's philanthropy, Anchor Splash, to fundraise and help the blind in the community.

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