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ALPHA SIGMA CHAPTER AT SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY
Delta Phi Epsilon has supported The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) since 1985 through fund raising efforts. ANAD is a national organization dedicated to alleviating problems of anorexia and other eating disorders. Its methods include education, newsletters, counseling, self-help groups, and providing funds for research. Delta Phi Epsilon is the first international sorority to pledge regular support to an organization concerned with the effects of eating disorders.
Anorexia Nervosa is a psychological disease causing the victim to believe he or she is too fat and must lose weight. An anorexic is generally an over-achiever who feels no control over his or her body and attempts to starve himself or herself in order to regain control. About 6% of all serious cases die, usually from malnutrition and dehydration. Of the millions of reported cases of anorexia nervosa, the victims are predominately women, and it is estimated that 20-25% of women on college campuses suffer from some type of eating disorder. Anorexia is treatable through psychological counseling
Philanthropy
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the official philanthropy of the Sorority since 1958, is the recipient of funds raised by chapters to support research to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and to improve the quality of life for the 30,000 children and young adults with disease.
Over one million dollars has been raised to date for Cystic Fibrosis through Delta Phi Epsilon. A big way DPhiE raises money is through "Deepher Dude." Deepher Dude is an event where handsome men are sold for money an exchange spend a night with the individsual that bought him. In appreciation of the Sorority’s fund raising efforts, the CFF named a research fellowship in honor of Delta Phi Epsilon.
Cystic Fibrosis is the most common fatal genetic disease in the United States today. CF causes the body to produce an abnormally thick, sticky mucus, due to the faulty transport of sodium and chloride (salt) within cells lining organs such as the lungs and pancreas, to their outer surfaces. The thick CF mucus also obstructs the pancreas, preventing enzymes from reaching the intestines to help break down and digest food. The life span of a person with the disease is about 32 years. Cystic Fibrosis has a variety of symptoms which include salty-tasting skin, persistent coughing, wheezing or pneumonia, and excessive appetite but poor weight gain.
This Foundation was established in 1967 in honor of our Fiftieth Anniversary. The Foundation is available to assist members and their children in completing their education or continue with graduate studies through grants and loans.
The Educational Foundation also provides funding for educational programs and leadership training for undergraduate members and advisers.