Philanthropy is an essential part of Alpha Sigma Rho's purpose as an organization. We provide many opportunities for sisters to become involved in the community and we also encourage sisters to take philanthropic initiative within the community. Currently, Alpha Sigma Rho supports National Ovarian Cancer Coalition as our national philanthropic effort and each chapter or associate chapter hosts a week dedicated to our national philanthropy at least once per school year. Each chapter or associate chapter also has its own philanthropic services that we honor at the national level. We believe that through service, we can promote Alpha Sigma Rho’s value of sisterhood, diversity, and strength in unity.

September is Ovarian Awareness Cancer Month

"Teal is the awareness color for ovarian cancer and by displaying it across the United States, we hope to increase the public’s understanding about this deadly disease. Since there is no early screening test for ovarian cancer, it is imperative that al people recognize the signs and symptoms of the disease. Early detection saves lives.” - NOCC

Alpha Sigma Rho supports the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) as our national philanthropy. It was decided during Alpha Sigma Rho 2011 National Convention that ovarian cancer would become our national philanthropic focus, and we would align with the NOCC. More than 20,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year and unfortunately approximately 15,000 women will die from this disease. Due to a lack of early detection testing for ovarian cancer, most women are not aware that they have this disease until it has progressed to late stages. Since its inception in 1995, the NOCC has been committed to raising awareness of ovarian cancer, supporting women with ovarian cancer, and advocating for patients and caregivers that are affected by this cancer.