Kappa philanthropy has been growing in its commitment to the community for many years. Many sisters participate in volunteer work individually, and we as a chapter are increasingly tapping into this commitment to improving the lives of others in order to improve and expand on our service as a sisterhood.

Philanthropy within the sorority

Our main event of the year is the Kappa Kaddies Golf Tournament, held on Parents' Weekend. The event, this year co-sponsored by Pi Kappa Alpha, is a great bonding experience for the sorority and a wonderful opportunity for us to give back to our community. The tournament itself is held on the Friday of Parents' Weekend at the Washington Duke Golf Club. T-shirt and raffle sales on the BC Walkway precede the event by two weeks, and a party held the night before the event also generates profit. In the fall of 2003, we raised over $4000 to benefit the Katie Sheriff Memorial Scholarship (in memory of Katie Sheriff, Duke and KKG '01, who was killed in the summer of 2003) and the Duke Children's Hospital (PiKA's philanthropy). This substantial sum was a tribute to the memory of Katie and the chapter's compassion and dedication to others.

We also have begun to organize small service projects off-campus – both as sister-only events and as mixers with other organizations. These projects have ranged from coaching t-ball for Special Olympics athletes to sorting through food at the Durham Food Bank. The events are great sister bonding experiences and add a much-needed direct service component to Kappa philanthropy.

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

The Delta Beta chapter of KKG's official philanthropy was changed in the spring of 2003 from the Children's Miracle Network to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

The Foundation creates a future of hope for children and families worldwide by eradicating pediatric AIDS, providing care and treatment to people with HIV/AIDS, and accelerating the discovery of new treatments for other serious and life-threatening pediatric illnesses. The Foundation provides financial support for researchers, physicians, families, and individuals suffering from HIV/AIDS, as well as forming advocacy groups and increasing public knowledge of HIV/AIDS and those it affects. These programs rely primarily on fundraisers and support from organizations like ours to continue their uplifting and necessary work.

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Website