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October 23, 2004 |
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Baylee Simon, 847.316.8939 |
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Kayee Dooley, 847.316.8938,
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TEMPE, ARIZ. --
Alpha Phi collegiate members at Arizona State (Beta Epsilon) hosted the
chapter's First Annual Cardiac Care Gala on Oct. 23, 2004 at Orchid
Restaurant in Phoenix, Ariz. Guests arrived dressed in red formal wear
and participated in a live auction and a silent auction raising approximately $15,000
benefiting the Alpha Phi Foundation.
The Alpha Phi Foundation
grants an annual Cardiac Care Award to institutions promoting the
education, prevention and research of heart disease especially among
women. "It's exciting to see parents, families and friends supporting
the the Alpha Phi Foundation and women's heart disease research," said
Rebecca Zanatta, Alpha Phi Foundation executive director.
Zanatta, who spoke on behalf of the Alpha Phi Foundation, was among two
other speakers at the Cardiac Care Gala. Beta Epsilon chapter
president Alexis Mussi spoke on behalf of her chapter and the meaning of
Alpha Phi. Dr.
Rebecca Dicken from
the Scottsdale Healthcare Family Practice Residency,
a Beta Epsilon chapter alumna, addressed the importance of educating
women on the prevention of heart disease.
A skateboard autographed
by Tony Hawk, Phoenix Sun basketball game tickets and a football
autographed by Steve Young were among the items donated for use in the
auctions. 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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