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November 5, 2004 |
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Baylee Simon, 847.316.8929 |
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.
(ALPHA PHI) Nov. 5, 2004 -- Members of Zeta Beta chapter of Alpha
Phi International Fraternity raised over $54,000 at the ninth annual
fall A-PHI-ASCO philanthropy event. More than 575 people gathered at the
Gersten Pavilion at Loyola Marymount University from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00
p.m. for dinner, a live auction and a silent auction benefiting the Alpha Phi
Foundation and local charity Good Shepherd Shelter.
Of the total amount of
funds raised, 60 percent was donated to the Alpha Phi Foundation in
support of cardiac care education, prevention and research among women.
The remaining 40 percent was donated to the Good Shepherd Shelter, a
refuge for victims of domestic violence.
Alpha Phi alumnae,
university faculty, and members of various on campus Greek organizations
attended the event. Prizes from the live auction included an
all-inclusive trip to Mexico, a visit to the set of NBC television's
Will and Grace, a trip to Canada and a set of Los Angeles Lakers
basketball tickets. Alpha Phi Foundation Director Rebecca Zanatta and
Sister Anne Kelly of the Good Shepherd Shelter were guest speakers.
Zeta Beta chapter
members have raised almost $60,000 through the A-PHI-ASCO over the last
two years. The chapter’s fundraising efforts were recognized last year
by both the mayor of Los Angeles and Alpha Phi International, who
awarded the chapter with an award of excellence for raising the most
money of any Alpha Phi chapter internationally.
Alpha
Phi International Fraternity was founded at Syracuse University in 1872
as one of the first Greek societies for women. Alpha Phi is dedicated to
promoting sisterhood, cultivating leadership, encouraging intellectual
curiosity and advocating service. The organization is comprised of more
than 140 collegiate chapters and more than 130 alumnae chapters
throughout the United States and Canada. The Alpha Phi Foundation is the
fraternity’s philanthropic and educational partner. Through
contributions from chapters, individual members and friends, the
foundation supports women’s cardiac health and other charitable and
educational projects. Together, Alpha Phi International Fraternity and
Foundation develop character for a lifetime.
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