Philanthropy       

Our national philanthropy is Breast Cancer Awareness and Education, benefiting the

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

      In 1992, Zeta Tau Alpha adopted the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation as a project in the Fraternity's national philanthropy of "Breast Cancer Awareness & Education."  The ZTA Foundation has donated more than a quarter of a million dollars to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.  The Zeta chapter at Texas Tech participates in the annual Race For The Cure race in the fall and win the "Largest Team Award" every year.  In the Spring semester, Zeta organizes a "Bowl-A-Thon" in order to raise money for our philanthropy. 

Events

Race for the Cure                                          

In 1992, Zeta Tau Alpha became the first national sponsor of the National Series Breast Cancer Survivor Recognition Program at the Komen Race for the Cure®. Since that year, ZTA has continually served as a national sponsor of the Breast Cancer Survivor Recognition Program providing “In Memory of” and “In Honor of” back signs to race participants, and pink hats and t-shirts to breast cancer survivors. ZTA members nationwide volunteer their time in support of the Komen race events.Zetas have distributed more than 9 million waterproof Breast Self Examination Shower Cards, 3.3 million Breast Self Examination Calendar Reminder Stickers and 1.25 million THINK PINK! ® ribbons and information cards in order to promote breast cancer education in local communities, on college campuses, and at NFL football games and other sporting events. This chapter is known for winning the largest team entry in the Lubbock area. 

Relay For Life      

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Community Service

Women's Protective Services

During January the girls donated clothes to the women's protective services.

Vista Hospice Care

For February we made valentine's cards for the elderly at the Vista Hospice Care.

Easter Egg Hunt

This Easter we had an Easter Egg Hunt for underprivileged children at a local elementary school.  The kids had a blast running around searching for the eggs, and we had lots of fun hiding the eggs and helping them find them. 

Fundraisers

Crown Classic Golf Tournament

Every fall we hold our annual Crown Classic golf tournament where we raise money to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation.  This event is held during our dad's weekend so they can participate in this fun event with their daughters. 

 

 

Bowl-a-thon

Every spring we have a bowling competition to help raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.  We hold the event at a local bowling alley and have fun while watching the participants bowl. 

 

"Help one another, it is part of the religion of sisterhood."  ~Louisa May Alcott