"The Impossible Dream"
Robbie Page Memorial Fund
His tragic death, at a time when there was no cure or preventative medicine for polio, prompted Robert and Mary to establish a memorial fun for Polio research. While plans were being formulated for such a fund, Tri Sigma's who knew Mary Hastings as their National President asked what they could do. The result ws a spontaneous movement, shared jointly by a great many people, which gradually came into shape over the next few weeks. Thus, the Robbie Page Memorial was launched as Tri Sigma's official Philanthropy.
Because of Robbie, an important and lasting contribution has been made to children everywhere. Because of Robbie, our Sorority's Philanthropy has become more than Tri Sigma's own; it is everyone's.
Sigma's serve children through RPM. Pioneering programming emphasizing play therapy for hospitalized children have helped to bring a broader understanding of this specialized field to many people, as well as professionals. Sigma's can take satisfaction in knowing that their efforts have helped people realize the value of recretional therapy for hospitalized children. Sigma's can find their reward in knowing that their efforts make children smile.
Alpha Pi--
The Alpha Pi chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma is planning new and exciting events to donate money not just to the RPM Philanthropy, but also to the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. We have held a holiday event entitled "Stuff The Stockings" in which we ask local organizations to stuff any size stocking with toys, games, and puzzles for local children. We also visit the Children's Hospital and the Children's Institute during the academic school year. We also hold an event entitled "Rockin' For Robbie". We invite local bands to play on campus and for a donation fee only people can come and "rock" all night long.
