This year, more than 211,300 women in the United States will learn for the first time that they have breast cancer, and more than 39,800 women will lose their lives. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women in America; however, early detection and prompt treatment can significantly reduce the suffering and deaths caused by this disease. alpha Kappa Delta Phi, the largest nationwide Asian-American interest sorority, proudly promotes our National Philanthropy - Breast Cancer Awareness, a project which is dedicated to increasing public knowledge about the early detection of breast cancer.
Through our nationwide effort, we promote Breast Cancer Awareness by educating ourselves, our college campuses, and our communities. Some of our chapter's accomplishments include:
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In addition, Cornell University, Tau Chapter of aKDPhi supports the Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance as its local philanthropy.
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In addition to Breast Cancer Awareness, Cornell aKDPhi dedicates time and effort to service events on the Cornell campus and the Ithaca community. Our past projects include:
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As an Asian and Asian-American Interest organization, we pride ourselved in hosting and participating in events that promote Asian culture. Each semester we host/co-host Asian and Asian-American Awareness events as well as participate in events sponsored by other organizations such as Chinese Students Association, Asian and Asian American Forum, and Cornell Asian Pacific-Islander Students Union.
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