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Philanthropies |
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Alzheimer's Disease/Gerentology |
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In 1954, Sigma Kappa became the first sorority to recognize the need for continued comprehensive work on the study of aging and the needs of the elderly population. In 1984, Sigma Kappa responded to an increasingly critical problem facing older Americans by adding emphasis on Alzheimer's Disease to its gerontology program. Through this Foundation program, Sigma Kappa has become one of the nation's leading contributors to Alzheimer's Disease prevention, research, and treatment efforts.
Since the inception of the Foundation's Alzheimer's Disease and Research Grant Program in 1988, the Sigma Kappa Foundation has granted over a million dollars in research and psychosocial grants to investigators and practitioners who are on the front lines in the fight against this debilitating disease.
In 2000, the Foundation entered into an agreement with the National Alzheimer's Association whereby the Association selects scientific research proposals for sponsorship by the foundation, ensuring that gifts are utilized most effectively. In 2003, the Sigma Kappa Foundation pledged $240,000 for a four0year period. In addition to the gifts form members and firends, the research grant is primarily funded through the annual lollipop campaugn. Thanks to the efforts of Sigma Kappa's collegiate chapters, the Foundation is doing its part to create a world without Alzheimer's Disease.
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Alzheimer's Association |
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Central Florida Chapter of the Alzheimer's Assocaition |
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Alzheimer's Association - The Central Florida Alzheimer's Association needs volunteers in the following areas: Local Leadership Council, Local Office Support, Helpline Support, Special Event Assistance, and the Alzheimer's Education Institute. For details and to volunteer your time please contact the Central Florida Alzheimer's Association Chapter at 988 Woodcock Rd, Suite 200 Orlando, FL 32803-3715. Helpline: 1-800-272-3900 or Business Line: 1-407-228-4299. Link: www.alzorlando.org. |
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Alzheimer's Memory Walk - The alumnae chapter will be participating in the annual Cnetral and North Florida Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk. The Walk will be held this October 9th, 2004 at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando. The Walk will start at 8am. It is our goal to have at least 50% of our members participate in the walk this year. So please bring your husbands, boyfriends, children, relatives, friends, coworkers to walk as part of our team. Our alumnae chapter contact person for this event is Erica. As soon as more information about registering is available to you, we will let you know. |
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Sigma Kappa Lollipop Campaign - For the first time ever, Sigma Kappa alumnae chapters have the opportunity to particpate in the annual Sigma Kappa Lollipop Campaign. The lollipop campaign is the Sigma Kappa Foundation's primary fundraising program for Alzheimer's Disease research. Large gourmet lollipops that come is assorted flavors including strawberry, watermelon, rootbeer, milk chocolate, key lime pie, wild cherry, green apple, raspberry, fruit punch, and cherry cheesecake are sold for $1. |
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Maine Sea Coast Mission |
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The Maine Sea Coast Missionary Society (MSCM) was adopted as the first Sigma Kappa Sorority national philanthropy in 1911. The sorority chose a philanthropy located close to where Sigma Kappa was founded. The Mission's ship, The Sunbeam, serves Maine's isolated coasts and islands, bringing supplies, news, and welcome company to the families whi love the?re. We participate each year by donating money to the Sigma Kappa Foundation deisgnated for the MSCM and items for the Holiday Gift Drive. |
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Holiday Gift Drive - We collect items for the Maine Sea Coast Missionary Society holiday gift drive each year, making sure that holiday gifts get to folks who otherwise may not be remembered is one of the ministried of the MSCM. Thanks to the generosity of Sigma Kappa's, over 3,000 children, nursing home residents and elderly shut-ins living in coastal Maine receive holiday gifts each year. All items must be new and unwrapped. The Mission uses white paper and red string - a tradition for many years. Needed itmes includ: books puzzles, craft items, music cassette tapes, perfume, hair brushes, costume jewelry, scented soaps, toys, coloring books, warm clothing especially in large and extra large sizes, scarves, warm socks, mittens, and slippers. These itmes will be collectd by the Orlando Area Alumnae Chapter during our Holiday Party in December. |
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The Maine Sea Coast Missionary Society (MSCM) 127 West St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609.
Link: www.seacoastmission.org |
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Questions about the Sigma Kappa Philanthropies? E-mail [email protected] |
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