The Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Foundation was started in 2004 by Nick and Trish Lombardi. They were inspired to start the foundation in order to help families struggling with Cystic Fibrosis and contribute to research. Benefits from the foundation proceed the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation which funds research for treatments and eventually a cure. They also have committed to helping families on a personal level by working closely with social workers at Children”s Hospital Of Philadelphia, Robert Wood Johnson, and a variety of other local hospitals in order to help pay for the often expensive cost of living for a Cystic Fibrosis patient. Our chapter chose the Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Foundation as our local philanthropy in order to contribute to a greater cause as well as help one of our own sisters. We have previously held a Mother Daughter Tea event each year for the philanthropy, but in 2019 we chose to host the Sapphire Ball, which benefits both our national and local philanthropy. To learn more about the Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Foundation check out their website at: http://www.supportcfaf.com/
Phi Sigma Sigma has chosen the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation as its international philanthropy aid to the lives of our members. Specifically, it is committed to supporting the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation through financial contributions. Key programming enables the Foundation to positively impact leadership achievement, scholarships/educational grants and helping students success in their education with our new endeavor: School and college readiness.
Our first Sapphire Ball was a success! We raised $24,765.70, which will be split evenly to benefit both of our philanthropies!