 Pediatric AIDS
Pedicatric AIDS is a problem that researchers are devoted to. It has been estimated that by the year 2000 there will be 5 to 10 million children who will be infected with the HIV virus and another 10 million children orphaned by the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
HIV infection ranks seventh among the leading causes of death for U.S. children 1 to 14 years of age. In many cities in the northeastern United States, HIV disease is the leading cause of death among children ages 2 to 5.
Each year our sorority hosts a talent show called "Almost Anything Goes". Greeks and other organizations and students participate in the show. The acts vary from singing to dancing and short skits. All proceeds from the show are donated to the Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
To learn more about Pediatric AIDS you can click on one of the sites below and see how you can help to make a difference. Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation National Pediatric AIDS Network In addition to fundraising for Pediatric AIDS, Alpha Lambda Sigma particpates in other forms of community service. We annually participate in the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Walk and pumpkin painting at a local nursing home has become a tradition with our Big Brothers, AXE during Halloween. Alpha Lambda Sigma also fundraises for the 911 fund to help out the families of those who were lost in the tragic events on September 11th in NYC. Funds are also raised for the Bill Berletic, Jr. Viking Scholarship Fund. Bill was a dear friend to many in the sorority and boyfriend of ALS Sister, Tricia Aversano. September 11th Fund National Multiple Sclerosis Society Bill Berletic, Jr. Viking Scholarship Fund PO BOX 158 West Nyack, NY 10994 "What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal" "The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good" |
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