Chapter Activity Reports

A Great Day for a 5K!

A Great Day for a 5K!

Originally Posted By Jared M. Ashworth

For the past few years the Townshend Chapter of Alpha Zeta has held a 5k in memory of two of our alumni. The profits from the 5k go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to help support disease research. This year the "Be the Match" representative was unfortunately not able to come and speak to the participants, but Gabby Ruble, our member who was in charge of organizing the event, told the group about the opportunity to become a bone marrow donor.  Planning has to start in the summer to try ...
Tuesday, October 14, 2014/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (4116)/Comments (0)/
Making Strides for Breast Cancer 5k

Making Strides for Breast Cancer 5k

Originally posted by Grace E. Poling

This was a fun run/walk sponsored by the American Cancer Society to raise funds for Breast Cancer research. The chapter participated by helping with walker/runner registration over the course of several hours on a Sunday morning. The chapter volunteered because we felt that this cause was more than worthy of our time and efforts. Those that participated walked away knowing that they had contributed, even in a small way, to finding a cure for cancer. Prior to the event, our chapter designated those that would participate as well as drivers for transportation to and from the event.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (3035)/Comments (0)/
AZP "Run for their Lives" 5k

AZP "Run for their Lives" 5k

Originally posted by Grace E. Poling

In honor of two of our alumni, we host an annual 5K to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Parkinson's Disease research.  We also have a representative from the Be the Match Foundation present to talk about bone marrow donation.  This year we raised $350 dollars and the Be the Match Foundation received an $80 donation and 3 new donors.  We provide runners with t-shirts and door prizes as an incentive to come out to the race...
Thursday, October 31, 2013/Author: Alpha Zeta/Number of views (3323)/Comments (0)/
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