Students had the opportunity to brighten the lives of children in hospitals by creating personalized cards filled with messages of love.

Lambda Theta Alpha, a Latin sorority, invited the campus to drop by the Intercultural Center in the Brown-Lupton University Union to create personalized cards for children in need. As the first Latin Greek organization to have a national philanthropy, Lambda Theta Alpha was eager to have students on campus be involved in such a moving event.

The organization has used “Latin by Tradition, not by Definition” to continue leading women of all backgrounds to become Universal Women based on unity, love and respect. The sorority is a part of the Multicultural Greek Council.

In 2014, the sorority expanded this partnership by becoming an official partner of the annual St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer.

“We wanted to have a larger and more united impact on a national philanthropic,” Lambda Theta Alpha president Adriana Coronado said. “Lambda Theta Alpha is the first individual Latino Greek organization to commit to the hospital’s efforts.”

The sorority has successfully raised more than $500,000 to support St. Jude’s efforts to end childhood cancer and other diseases.

Although a simple card may not seem very effective, personalized cards can bring joy and hope to children who are experiencing difficult medical treatments.

“These cards made a difference for these kids at St. Jude because the cards are decorated with words of encouragement and pictures,” Coronado said.

The sorority open arms to these children show throughout the community and the TCU campus.

The event encouraged a culture of giving back on the TCU campus and inspired students to engage in meaningful service. Opening this event to students and the community created opportunities for collaboration and a shared purpose of helping children stay positive in the unfortunate circumstances they are facing.

“Lambda Theta Alpha is a way of life.” Founding Mother Thomas Gonzalez said.

Through partnerships like St. Jude’s, Lambda Theta Alpha allows students to learn the value of community engagement.

“We hope people take away the excitement and pleasure of knowing that they will make some child smile,” Coronado said.

The sorority offers a supportive network and a sense of belonging, and their presence is critical in creating a safe place to be yourself and to grow your academic and personal life.

Check out more about this exciting event on what2do.tcu.edu!