Chapter Philanthropy and Service

Zeta Tau Alpha’s national philanthropy is Breast Cancer Education and Awareness. Throughout the year, we host several events on campus to benefit this cause so near to our hearts. 

Upcoming Events Spring 2021

March 1st- Survivor Speaker on the ZTAODU instagram

March 2nd- Kiss Away Cancer and Ribbon Passing

March 3rd- Slime a Zeta

March 5th- ZTA Pink Week Feminine Products Drive

March 6th- Start of our Virtual 5k @6am

March 7th- End of our Virtual 5k @4pm

Slime-A-Zeta

A tradition created in 2012 - Patrons purchase bucketfuls of pink slime to pour on ZTA sisters. This is hosted on The Quad for all to see! At this years Slime-A-Zeta fundraiser hosted in the spring we collected $172 in one hour!

Big Man On Campus

A male pageant in which contestants compete based on a special talent, interview, and their catwalk wearing a bedazzled bra! In the fall of 2017 Iota Sigma raised $958 for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness during Big Man on Campus. 

Crown Classic

Our newest philanthropy event! A flag football tournament with teams including all ODU Greek organizations. In spring 2018, we were able to raise nearly $500 in just one Saturday!

Pink Out ODU Football Game

An ODU Football Game with the entire crowd - players, students, and families - wearing pink in support of breast cancer awareness. 

Making Strides Against Cancer ACS Walk

This annual event hosted in Virginia Beach is a special time for our sisters to bond with breast cancer survivors and their families. We volunteer our time to help set up the event and cheer on those participating in the walk.

Pink Week

An entire week of October dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Sisters hand out our pink ribbons throughout campus along with hosting fun and exciting events each day of the week. 

Pink Picnic

Sisters hand out free pink lemonade on campus and provide students with Breast Cancer Education while hosting fun games such as "Bra Pong" and corn-hole! Flyers on breast self-examination and early detection along with our pink ribbons are handed out.