Alzheimer's Disease Research
By 1984, in response to an increasingly critical problem for older Americans, Sigma Kappa added an emphasis on Alzheimer's disease to its gerontology work. To help raise awareness and funds to fight the debilitating disease, Sigma Kappa Foundation and the Alzheimer's Association developed a national relationship in 2003, creating the Sigma Kappa National Team for Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk and a formal process for reviewing research grant opportunities. Sigma Kappa Foundation remains committed to "Making Alzheimer's a Distant Memory" and has funded scholarship and research grants for this purpose totaling more than $1 million to date.
Each year, Eta hosts it's annual Bags Tournament for Alzheimer's Relief! For 7 years, Sigma Kappa has been bringing together the IWU, ISU, and Bloomington-Normal communities to support such a wonderful organization. This year, at our 2011 Bags Tournament, we were able to raise $3,000 for the Alzheimer's Association! This, combined with our money raised for the Alzheimer's Memory Walk and other yearly activities, made our total donated amount over $10,000 during the 2010-2011 school year!!!
Each year, Eta hosts it's annual Bags Tournament for Alzheimer's Relief! For 7 years, Sigma Kappa has been bringing together the IWU, ISU, and Bloomington-Normal communities to support such a wonderful organization. This year, at our 2011 Bags Tournament, we were able to raise $3,000 for the Alzheimer's Association! This, combined with our money raised for the Alzheimer's Memory Walk and other yearly activities, made our total donated amount over $10,000 during the 2010-2011 school year!!!