what is our philanthropy?
Zeta Tau Alpha’s national philanthropy is breast cancer education and awareness. One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, so this cause is personal.
Breast cancer touches many lives.
Through local and national partnerships, campus and community initiatives, and the distribution of millions of pink ribbons since 1992, ZTA collegiate and alumnae members are dedicated to our philanthropy. By spreading the message of breast cancer education and awareness, ZTA sisters are determined to diminish this disease.
Each Zeta Tau Alpha collegiate and alumnae chapter supports our national philanthropy, breast cancer education and awareness, and the ZTA Foundation. Each chapter also identifies opportunities to meet community needs through local service projects.
Service is integral to the ZTA experience. The Creed of Zeta Tau Alpha asks members to “think in terms of all mankind and our service in the world.” Zetas serve their communities in a variety of ways, including volunteering at a childcare center or a senior living community, clearing trash from local roads or streams, or walking dogs at an animal shelter. Sisters serve to make a positive difference.
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National Partners
Through the partnership of the ZTA Foundation with the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks, Bright Pink a non-profit focused on prevention and early detection), as well as the NFL, we are committed to fighting for a world without breast cancer!
MEET Catherine!
"I love how our philanthropy supports and empowers women. Both my great grandmother and grandmother were breast cancer survivors, and so many of our members also have such connections since 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Survivorship goes beyond the diagnosis, and the experience is improved when we come together as a community to uplift one another and realize our own inner beauty and strength. Our philanthropy isn’t just contained within the walls of Zeta Tau Alpha, but rather, we extend our reach into the community through volunteering at Highlands Oncology or the Cancer Support Home, passing out ribbons at Razorback athletic games, and making survivors feel seen through events like our Survivor Photoshoot. My favorite event we’ve had was our second annual King of Pink! The University of Arkansas community got together to have fun and raise over $35,000 for breast cancer education and awareness!"