September 12, 2018: Issue #3
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Service Stories: Adopt-a-Highway with Theta Phi Alpha
Special thanks to Abra Gold for providing these photos.
Decked out in orange safety gear and protective gloves, Theta Phi Alpha dedicated a few hours to a cause they care about: keeping Pennsylvania beautiful. Despite rain and cloudy skies, these volunteers worked together to pick up trash at Exit 35 on Depot Road. Abra Gold, Theta Phi Alpha Philanthropy Chair, said " The roads around Erie are polluted with trash. We organized a service event to help clean up, just a little bit, because if everyone puts in just a little bit of effort it can make a big difference."
When asked what was memorable about the service experience, o ne member said, "K nowing that even a small group of people can make a difference, and if we get more people to volunteer our impact could be even greater."

Theta Phi Alpha will be volunteering again in the spring at the same location.
There are tons of opportunities to volunteer in the coming month. Grab a friend, go with your club or student organization, or take time for yourself and volunteer with a cause you care about.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
October 6th
Registration 9 AM
Walk 10:30 AM
Frontier Park: 1501 W 6th St Erie, PA


The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks raise awareness and funds to save lives from breast cancer. Each event is a noncompetitive 3 to 5 mile walk that brings people together to make a difference for everyone who has been touched by breast cancer. The events raise money to fund innovative research, provide free information and support, and to help people reduce their breast cancer risk or find it early when it's most treatable.
Help is needed from start to finish! Volunteering times are between 7 AM and 1 PM.

Check-in: Help register participants at the event. May require pre-event training.

Refreshments: Set up and distribute snacks to all walkers.

Route Marshals: Direct walkers to stay on the route. Duties may include traffic control.

Water Stations: Distribute water to walkers along the route.

Merchandise: Promote T-shirts and other promotional items at the event.

Volunteer Check-in: Sign in and direct volunteers to their stations.

Greeters/Cheerers: Greet walkers, and lead them to check-in. Cheer on walkers, and give them directions.

Survivors Tent: Assist in greeting cancer survivors.

First Aid: Provide medical attention if needed. Requires certification.

Setup/Cleanup: May involve heavy lifting, moving, and loading.



Email [email protected] or call between 8 and 4:00 at (814) 866-5174 Option 3 for more information.
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Coming up in our next issue we'll be highlighting more service opportunities, and letting you know what's coming in the months ahead.

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