Greek fashion show fundraises for children with cancer

The Panhellenic sorority, Delta Delta Delta, hosted its annual Fashion for Life fundraiser Wednesday night, in the CSULB Student Union Ballroom. The fashion event featured two models from each CSULB sorority and one model from each fraternity to help benefit the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. An inexpensive designer jean sale also took place immediately following the show, with 15 men and women designer brands. The event aslo included other clothing and accessory vendors as well as live entertainment provided by five local bands- Centrevol, The Sequence, The Donner Party, and Allura.

"Tri Delta hosts Fashion for Life every year because it is a great way to raise money for a wonderful cause," said Courtney Davis, the Tri Delta philanthropy chairwoman. "I think that the best part about it is that it allows us to host an event that brings Greeks and non-Greeks alike together to enjoy a night that is not out of selfishness, but to celebrate and raise money for a much better cause."

Tri Delta is an international women's sorority founded in November of 1888 in Boston, Massachusettes. Tri Delta has committed in making an impact on individuals and communities, both locally and nationally. Tri Delta members are encouraged to develop their philanthropic spirit through community service hours as well as contributing great time and effort to Tri Delta sponsored events. Therefore, at a Tri Delta convention in 1974, it was decided that its designated philanthropy was going to include and support Children's Cancer Charities. The group formed a national parternship with St. Jude's Children Research Hospital in 1999, and for this particular event, all profits made from the Tri Delta's Annual Fashion Show will go to St. Jude Hospital.

St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility anywhere. Discoveries made here have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. They are some of todays' most gifted researchers and are able to make a difference in chidlren's lives.

Philanthropy is very important to the Tri Delta organization. "We will continue to have this event because it is a great way to showcase our Greek system and CSULB community. It shows how we can all work together in order to raise money for great philanthropies such as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital," said Hayley Crombie, Tri Delta president. "I feel proud that Tri Delta contributes our time and effort to such a great cause. The time and energy is all worth it when I think about the children at St. Jude that are in need."

Fashion for Life is one of Tri Delta's major events of the year. The sorority will continue to hold this event in hopes of further benefiting its philanthropic causes.

Media Credit: Rachelle Weigand, from the CSULB Daily 49er.