[kathykd2005]

I think most NPC groups' philanthropies have "evolved" over the years, and thankfully, this has been a move toward helping more people in more ways. I know that Kappa Delta has four national philanthropies--Girl Scouts of the USA, The Orthopoedic Research Awards, Children's Hospital in Richmond, and Prevent Child Abuse America (founded by Kappa Delta Donna Stone), along with the fact that each chapter selects a local charity to work with for 80% of the profits of the annual Shamrock event. It's really something special to see the Children's Hospital in Richmond, and to know that your sisters have helped to fund this hospital for decades. I am proud to say that KD has more national charities than any other NPC group. Actually, I just found out yesterday that Sigma Delta Tau shares Prevent Child Abuse America with KD as their sole national philanthropy, which I never knew!