Delta Lambda raises more than $7,000 for March of Dimes March for Babies walk
Brothers of Delta Lambda supported the March of Dimes' March for Babies walk on Sunday, Apr. 30 in Hunt Valley, MD, raising more than $7,000 to fund maternal healthcare equity initiatives throughout the region.
The chapter's team drew 22 brothers and surpassed its original fundraising goal of $4,000.
"Our brothers met the challenge in a dynamic way," said Bro. Lawrence Williams [Eta Tau Lambda, 01'], chairperson for the chapter's March for Babies initiative and leading fundraiser for the walk. "We are committed to doing our part to combat negative health and birth outcomes, particularly for Black women. We appreciate the support of our neighbors and friends who contributed to our team and this noble cause."
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the March of Dimes have partnered for more than 40 years in areas of sexual and maternal health. The partnership implemented Project Alpha in 1980, designed to provide education, motivation, and skill-building on responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases for young males ages 12-15 years.
Delta Lambda, Empowerment Academy host youth sexual health awareness workshop
Brothers from the Delta Lambda Chapter joined leaders from the Empowerment Academy for a special presentation to youth living in the Rosemont Community on reproductive health and awareness. Brothers provided young men from ages 12-15 with education, motivation, and skill-building on issues of responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Designed to provide young men with current and accurate information about teen pregnancy prevention, the presentation was a part of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated's national program, Project Alpha. The initiative aims to combat ignorance and fear with facts, change attitudes by providing motivation toward positive changes in sexual behavior, and foster self-esteem through empowerment.