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One of the
core tenets of the Tabard Society is to give back to
our community through organized charity events. We don't
just contribute money though, we roll up our sleeves
too!
Our largest charity event each year is Tabard's Charity
Ball. Held every Fall, the Charity Ball is a charity
fundraiser open to all who would like to attend. All
proceeds raised support The Lupus Foundation of America.
Tabard selected this worthwhile cause as a charity of
particular importance to women, as 90% of the people
affected are women. But Lupus also affects one of our
members personally, and we are honored and excited to
be able to help the research to find a cure.
Lupus is an immune deficiency disease
that changes the lives of 1.4 mm Americans (that is
more than AIDS and Multiple Sclerosis combined). There
is presently no cure for Lupus. About 20% of the patients
are unable to sustain employment and as a result must
go on disability. Since lupus is only fatal in about
10 to 15% of the patients who seek treatment, it has
not always received the funding for research that it
deserves. However, it is the fourth leading cause of
disability among women. Taking all of these factors
into account we feel as a house the need to take action
and help find a cure.
To date, Tabard has raised thousands of dollars for the Lupus Foundation.
The 2005 Charity Ball will be held in the Fall of 2005. This event is for
students over the age of 21. For more information, please contact
info@tabardsociety.com.
Many Tabards are active throughout the West Philadelphia
community as volunteers in soup kitchens and as volunteers
in tutoring programs. We also participate in volunteer
events through organizations such as Habitat for Humanity
and Meals on Wheels.
Tabard typically raises funding for other worthwhile
charities throughout the academic year. Charities receiving
past support from Tabard include the American Red Cross
and the Children's Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania.
Tabard also works with members of
the Greek community for fundraising events.
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