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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Sigma
Lambda Upsilon/Seņoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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April 3, 2005
The Hermanas of both Psi Chapter and the Theta Epsilon Graduate/Professional Chapter were among 600 community members who celebrated "new life" for people who have survived cancer and paid special memory to those that lost their lives to cancer. Participants also helped to raise money for cancer research and programs supported by the American Cancer Society. By the completion of the program, supporters helped to raise over $19,000. Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated. It is the American Cancer Society's signature activity. The program unites millions of people in thousands of communities nationwide each year to raise money to help prevent cancer, save lives, and diminish suffering from the disease. "I was very touched while participating in Relay for Life. Seeing the survivors taking that first lap holding hands with their family members and friends brought tears to my eyes. This event was an eye opening experience for me because Cancer does not discriminate… I look forward to participating in this event again," said Hermana Maria Caldwell-Richart, Vice President of the Theta Epsilon Graduate/Professional Chapter. Look out for the Hermanas of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. fore each of the sorority's chapters within the Upstate Region will be participating in Relay For Life on Friday, April 22, 2005 at SUNY University at Buffalo beginning at 6 p.m. Every dollar you raise makes a difference to people whose lives are touched by cancer. Sign up today to become a part of the Relay phenomenon.
If you would like to join the Hermanas at the University of Buffalo, please contact Denishea Flannigan at thee_ace_saliente@yahoo.com by Wednesday, April 20, 2005. Sigma Lambda
Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. was founded
on December 1, 1987 at Binghamton University as an organization that
would provide sisterhood and support while also promoting academic
achievement, service to the community and cultural enrichment. Today,
17 years later, the sorority's purpose remains to unite women committed
to seeking the political and social advancement of the under-represented
populations. Through the Hermanas leadership, the sorority has 26
undergraduate chapters at over 30 campuses, 13 graduate -professional
chapters and has touched the lives of more than 300 women. ### P.O.
Box 4170 Grand Central Station New York, NY 10163
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