by Ginny Johnson, Alpha Phi Panhellenic Delegate
On Saturday, April 17th, Alpha Phi held their 3rd annual Red Dress Gala with all proceeds benefiting the Alpha Phi Foundation. As designated by the American Heart Association, the Red Dress is a symbol of women’s cardiac health, which is the Alpha Phi Foundation’s main philanthropic cause. Heart disease is the most dominant killer of women in the United States, as statistics show that 1 in 6 women die from Coronary Heart Disease. Money donated to the Foundation goes on to fund research and educational programs that support women’s cardiac care.
This year, the Gala was held at the Ithaca Yacht Club, featured a full dinner catered by Joe’s Restaurant, and was sponsored in part by Diet Coke. Diet Coke, in partnership with The Heart Truth, also has a campaign funding women’s heart health initiatives. The event featured a silent auction with generous donations from parents and local businesses such as Just a Taste, Best Buy, Moosewood, EMS, and The Cornell Store.
Last year, the Cornell chapter of Alpha Phi made the largest donation to the Alpha Phi Foundation in the entire Northeast Region, much thanks to the success of the Red Dress Gala. We hope to continue this trend, as this year’s Red Dress Gala raised $4,300 for the Foundation. Money was raised through the silent auction as well as the sale of event tickets, wristbands, and T-shirts.
Over 150 sisters, parents, and alumni attended and next year we plan to open the event up to the entire Cornell community in hopes of raising awareness about women’s cardiac care and donating even more money to the Alpha Phi Foundation.
On Saturday, April 17th, Alpha Phi held their 3rd annual Red Dress Gala with all proceeds benefiting the Alpha Phi Foundation. As designated by the American Heart Association, the Red Dress is a symbol of women’s cardiac health, which is the Alpha Phi Foundation’s main philanthropic cause. Heart disease is the most dominant killer of women in the United States, as statistics show that 1 in 6 women die from Coronary Heart Disease. Money donated to the Foundation goes on to fund research and educational programs that support women’s cardiac care.
This year, the Gala was held at the Ithaca Yacht Club, featured a full dinner catered by Joe’s Restaurant, and was sponsored in part by Diet Coke. Diet Coke, in partnership with The Heart Truth, also has a campaign funding women’s heart health initiatives. The event featured a silent auction with generous donations from parents and local businesses such as Just a Taste, Best Buy, Moosewood, EMS, and The Cornell Store.
Last year, the Cornell chapter of Alpha Phi made the largest donation to the Alpha Phi Foundation in the entire Northeast Region, much thanks to the success of the Red Dress Gala. We hope to continue this trend, as this year’s Red Dress Gala raised $4,300 for the Foundation. Money was raised through the silent auction as well as the sale of event tickets, wristbands, and T-shirts.
Over 150 sisters, parents, and alumni attended and next year we plan to open the event up to the entire Cornell community in hopes of raising awareness about women’s cardiac care and donating even more money to the Alpha Phi Foundation.
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