Foundation Facts
What is the main philanthropic focus of the Alpha Phi Foundation?
Women's heart health
What organ does the Alpha Phi Foundation focus on?
The Heart
In what year was Alpha Phi founded?
1872
What color is most associated with the Alpha Phi Foundation's signature gala?
Red (duh)
What is the purpose of Heart to Heart Week?
To raise awareness and funds for the Alpha Phi Foundation
True or False: The Alpha Phi Foundation only provides grants for heart health research
False. It also funds scholarships, leadership programming, and emergency assistance
What is the leading cause of death for women in the United States?
Heart disease
At which university was Alpha Phi founded?
Syracuse University
Why do attendees wear red to the gala?
To raise awareness for women's heart health
True or False: Every Heart to Heart Week event should help educate people about women's heart health
True
Name one way the Alpha Phi Foundation supports Alpha Phi members besides philanthropy
Scholarships, educational programming, leadership development, or emergency financial assistance.
Name two habits that help reduce your risk of heart disease
Exercise, eating nutritious foods, not smoking, managing stress, getting enough sleep, regular checkups
How many women founded Alpha Phi?
Name one common fundraising activity you might see at a Red Dress Gala
Silent auction, raffle, donations, sponsorships, live auction, paddle raise
Name one way someone can support the Alpha Phi Foundation without making a donation
Volunteer, attend events, spread awareness, participate in fundraising activities, educate others about heart health
What is the mission of the Alpha Phi Foundation?
To advance women's lives through the power of philanthropy by supporting leadership, scholarship, sisterhood, and women's heart health.
True or False: Heart attack symptoms are always the same for men and women
False
What are the three core values of Alpha Phi?
Sisterhood, Service, and Scholarship
What is the primary purpose of the Red Dress Gala?
To raise funds and awareness for the Alpha Phi Foundation and women's heart health
Why is educating college students about heart health important?
Healthy habits formed early can reduce the risk of heart disease later in life
Why was women's heart health chosen as Alpha Phi's philanthropic focus?
Because heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, and Alpha Phi wanted to increase awareness, education, and research.
Besides chest pain, name three common heart attack symptoms women may experience
Shortness of breath, nausea, back pain, jaw pain, extreme fatigue, dizziness, pain in one or both arms
What is the name of Alpha Phi's official magazine?
The Alpha Phi Quarterly
FINAL JEOPARDY!!!
The Alpha Phi Foundation's mission centers around four key areas. Name all four.
Leadership, Scholarship, Sisterhood, and Women's Heart Health
Imagine someone says, "Heart disease only affects older men." How would you respond?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, and it can affect women of all ages. Education and prevention are important for everyone