Sigma Sigma Sigma exists to provide a lifelong sorority experience for women. In conjunction with the formation of this Mission, we reaffirm our commitment to the Sigma Sigma Sigma Declaration of Principles. These Principles elaborate on three basic tenets, which are the reasons for our existence as a Sisterhood.
To insure a perpetual bond of friendship To develop strong womanly character To promote high standards of conduct
Philanthropy Events
Philanthropy
Robbie Page Memorial
The Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation centers its philanthropic efforts around the theme "Sigma Serves Children," specifically through the Robbie Page Memorial. Established following the 1951 death of the son of the Sorority's National President, RPM supported various polio research projects including the Salk vaccine trials.On September 15, 1951, Robbie Page died of Bulbar Polio at Children's Hospital in Boston. The son of Robert and Mary Hastings Holloway Page, Robbie was an eager little boy with blonde hair and large blue eyes. He often expressed the wish to help other children. Once he had said, "I want to have all my birthdays right now so I can grow up and help people."
His tragic death, at a time when there was no cure or preventative medicine for polio, prompted Robert and Mary to establish a memorial fun for Polio research. While plans were being formulated for such a fund, Tri Sigma's who knew Mary Hastings as their National President asked what they could do. The result ws a spontaneous movement, shared jointly by a great many people, which gradually came into shape over the next few weeks. Thus, the Robbie Page Memorial was launched as Tri Sigma's official Philanthropy.
Because of Robbie, an important and lasting contribution has been made to children everywhere. Because of Robbie, our Sorority's Philanthropy has become more than Tri Sigma's own; it is everyone's.
Sigma's serve children through RPM. Pioneering programming emphasizing play therapy for hospitalized children have helped to bring a broader understanding of this specialized field to many people, as well as professionals. Sigma's can take satisfaction in knowing that their efforts have helped people realize the value of recretional therapy for hospitalized children. Sigma's can find their reward in knowing that their efforts make children smile.
Kickball Tournament
For more information, times and location, and how to register for the 2009 tournament, click here.
Leslie George Memorial Fund
In 2000, while going through her New Member Education Period with the Alpha Upsilon chapter, Leslie George died of complications due to an Eating Disorder. Since then, our Local Philanthropy has been devoted to creating awareness about eating disorders. Through benefit concerts, T-shirt sales, and honorary speakers, we are able to raise money to promote efforts made to stop eating disorders.
Leslie George Memorial Month
For more information and the event schedule for the 2010 Leslie George Month, click here.
Paul's Walk
Paul's Walk is an annual 5k walk/run which began in 2006 and takes place at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. The event is held to raise money to benefit the ALSA, and help battle Lou Gehrig's disease. Paul's Walk is co-hosted with Pi Kappa Phi. In 2009 we raised over $10,000.
Paul's Walk 5k Marathon
For more information, the schedule, and how to register for the 2010 marathon, click here.