Sumbission by
Kappa Delta Chi, Beta Chapter
Popular fundraising events throughout our undergraduate chapters include sports tournaments.
This year, KDChi's Beta Chapter at Texas A&M, held its annual “Kick The Hell Out of Cancer” Kickball Tournament for the 12th time, with great success. Despite the gloomy weather, the ladies filled the fields with energy…and people.
Thanks to Double Dave’s and Domino’s Pizza, everyone had a fun time and a great lunch. Half of the event's proceeds were donated to the American Cancer Society and the other half was to be given to the winner's choice of charity. In a wonderful turn of events, the winning team, 3Peat, chose to send their winnings to KDChi’s national philanthropy. Thanks, 3Peat!
3Peat (pictured, right) has competed in the KDChi Kickball Tournament for the past two years, winning it a total of three times.
KICKING CANCER TO THE CURB
NATIONAL
PHILANTHROPY
KDChi is proud to have The American Cancer Society—an organization that saves lives by helping people stay well and get well by finding cures and fighting back—as its National Philanthropy. With national initiatives such as Penguins for Prevention, Sisters across the nation work hard each semester to raise awareness and funds that will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Photo by Kdchi Beta Chapter
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Alpha Beta Sister Featured in
Profiles in Excellence from
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Name: Elizabeth Torres
Age: 21
Major: Education-Counseling and Guidance
Hometown: Pharr
Why UTRGV?
From day one I wanted to help my community and I knew UTRGV would prepare me well. UTRGV offers great programs that focus on the needs of our community, something that no other university can provide. I will have the opportunity to complete my practice hours in the community where I grew up and one day hope to work for. I feel extremely proud and honored to attend UTRGV.
What made you decide on your current major?
Growing up in a close-knit family, I often visited my grandparents who lived in a neighborhood with a high population of children. Even at a young age I noticed these children were different due to the poverty and neglect they dealt with on a daily basis. Being exposed to their unfortunate economic or domestic circumstances impacted my life. I realized how lucky I was to have a great family who supported me and encouraged my life goals, but it also sparked my life’s mission to be a positive influence to children. Achieving that life goal led me to earn my bachelor’s degree from UTRGV in May with majors in psychology and criminal justice and to now pursue my master’s degree.
What are your plans after graduation?
I plan on taking some time off to travel, something that I love to do. While traveling I hope to meet people who will help me further my knowledge in the field of counseling. After traveling for a while, I plan on looking for a job that will allow me to help children in the Rio Grande Valley, particularly those with a history of neglect, physical and mental abuse.
What are you involved in on and off campus?
I work at UTRGV Continuing Education office where we focus on the importance of education by providing courses to those wanting to further their education. I am also part of Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc. where I served as a service officer for a year. I focused on service opportunities that would help the community like Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, where we prepared free tax returns for low-income families. Off campus I volunteered in a detention center where I mentored and monitored juvenile offenders. In addition, I also completed several internships that better prepared me to help my community.
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