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| (c)2005 Christina Forsberg |
| "After the verb 'to love,' 'to Help' is the most beautiful verb in the world."
-Bertha von Suttner In 1979, Alpha Delta Pi chose the Ronald McDonald House Charities to be their national philanthropy. Since it first associated with this organization, Alpha Delta Pi has contributed over $2 million to Ronald McDonald Houses nationally. Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) supports Ronald McDonald Houses in local communities and funds grants to other non-profit organizations who focus on children in need. There are 195 Ronald McDonald Houses in 16 countries, whose functions are to provide comfort, care and "a home-away-from home" for the families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. More than 10 million families have utilized the Ronald McDonald houses, saving over $120 million in housing and meal expenses. Families find the comforts of home at Ronald McDonald Houses and Family Rooms, where shelter is available to all families of critically ill or injured children. At the Ronald McDonald Houses and Family Rooms, families share experiences, understanding and empathy with others whose worlds have been turned upside down. For more information about the Ronald McDonald House's you can visit their website at http://www.rmhc.com. Every year, Alpha Eta organizes and sponsors a double-elimination softball tournament, "Alpha Delta Pi Softball Classic", to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Alpha Eta sends the money raised during the tournament to the Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Kansas, located in Topeka, Ks. The tournament is usually played during spring and consists of approximately 24 teams consisting of different fraternities to community citizens. Alpha Eta members serve as coaches and announcers for the games. In addition to donating money to this worthwhile cause, many Alpha Delta Pi collegiate chapters and alumnae associations spend their time and energy volunteering at these houses. Alpha Eta travels to the Ronald McDonald House in Topeka, during each semester, to volunteer their time in baking cookies, sending out letters and doing any other odd jobs. Alpha Delta Pi has been very involved in Greek philanthropic events around campus, which promote several different charities. Some of the events in which we participated were a dodge ball tournament, which we won, and a talent show competition, in which our girls placed. We also organized and walked in the Manhattan Multiple Sclerosis Walk. This walk raises approximately $5,000 for the MS Society and hosts approximately 215 registered walkers. |
| PHILANTHROPY |
| RONALD McDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES |