National ZTA Think Pink NFL Game in Chicago has been announced.   This year's game will be against the
Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 17th at noon.  More information will become available as the date gets closer. This event has been opened up to all IL Alumnae chapters and groups.  Please look forward in your calendars to see if you can participate with our Collegiate women of Alpha Phi, Northwestern and City of Chicago Alumnae Chapter who are sponsoring this great event!

Our Alumnae Chapter 300 lids on our own for 2009 for the Yoplait Campaign

Message from Geralyn Lucas

"When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I promised that I would share my story with other women to help take away the fear of breast cancer and encourage them to get checked. I hope this Lifetime Original Movie based on my book gives you the motivation to be proactive about your health. Although it is "my" story, it is all of ours. Please share your story with your family and friends. The more we talk about it, the more we can take away the fear. And remember, live up to your lipstick!"

Later in the year we will have our own viewing party of Why I wore lipstick to my masectomy as a meeting or special event. Celebrating survivors and breast cancer awareness is a year round practice for our chapter. Please keep your eyes open for this important viewing.

In 1928, residents in rural communities of the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia were the first to benefit from ZTA’s philanthropic efforts. Zetas aided the people of Currin Valley in Smith City, Virginia, where ZTA established a health center. At the close of the Health Center in 1946, ZTA adopted the Cerebral Palsy Division of the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Later, ZTA adopted Easter Seals.

In 1970, ZTA formed an alliance with the Association for Retarded Citizens (now known as The ARC) as its national philanthropy. Over the years, in addition to its designated national philanthropy, Zeta Tau Alpha has also supported the Red Cross, the Sunshine Kids Foundation and Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF).

In 1992, ZTA adopted The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation as its national philanthropy. Later, the Fraternity broadened its focus to encompass not only the Komen Foundation, but also other educational means dedicated to fighting breast cancer through education, awareness and promoting breast health. Furthermore, each alumnae and collegiate chapter generally volunteers with one or more local philanthropy of its choosing in addition to their support of the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation and ZTA’s national philanthropy.