The Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority Sharsheret Partnership
Aephi Sharsheret partnership
From Campus to Community
In 2008, Alpha Epsilon Phi National Sorority selected Sharsheret as a national philanthropic partner. Since then, the relationship between the women of AEPhi and Sharsheret has only continued to blossom and grow, and our link only has become stronger.
AEPhi has honored Sharsheret by hosting hundreds of creative events, fundraisers, and educational seminars. Through Valentine’s Day bake sales, pink parties, and healthy living demonstrations, AEPhi has simultaneously helped to raise over $1 million for Sharsheret, while educating countless individuals about the importance of breast cancer and ovarian cancer education and awareness.
At Sharsheret, we are truly grateful for our partnership with AEPhi, and we cannot wait to see the relationship continue to grow in the coming years. Together, we help ensure no one or family faces breast cancer alone. Get started and raise awareness with AEPhi and Sharsheret on your campus or as an alumni in your community.
Here’s what happens next
Program Ideas & Events
Sharsheret’s campus liaison will work with you one-on-one to identify an in-person or virtual event best suited for your campus. Explore some of our favorite ideas that groups have brought to their schools.
Unleash your competitive side and host a five-on-five basketball tournament with a fraternity on campus. We encourage you to create teams from Greek life and non-Greek life. These teams may compete for prizes while raising awareness for breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
Gather your campus workout enthusiasts for a cycling, yoga, or Pilates. Have a talk at the beginning of the class about the importance of understanding our bodies and our genetics.
Get out your flour, sugar, eggs, and yeast, and host a Sharsheret pink/teal Challah bake. We are happy to send you our Sharsheret Challah baking cards and Challah insights.
Find your favorite AEPhi member and ensure they get pied. Pie-a-Phi is a fun, collaborative fundraising initiative. Consider having a Pie-a-Phi booth at a campus carnival or health fair.
Have your friends hop over to a ticketed, all you can eat pancakes night. Go all out with pancake flavors, toppings, and music.
Host a bra pong tournament to raise awareness about breast cancer and ovarian cancer on campus. We encourage you to use pink cups and balls.
Host a fabulous fashion show fundraiser. Consider auctioning the runway pieces or hosting a clothing sale on the side.
Host a classy bouquet-making night. Arrange flowers while drinking pink and teal mocktails. The flowers can be donated locally to individuals affected by cancer or sold around campus as a fundraiser.
Host a campus sale to raise awareness and funds. You can sell baked goods, flowers, hot chocolate, and more. We recommend handing out Sharsheret educational materials at the sales.
Host a YAD education/wellness event. YAD is a Sharsheret program designed to support college students’ families affected by breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Host an event with the purpose of raising awareness about Sharsheret’s YAD program and spreading support to your fellow students.
Manage a table at a health or education fair on campus. We will provide you with Sharsheret educational resources, giveaways, and talking points. If there is a day dedicated to health on campus, consider tabling in front of the student union. We encourage you to create a new student interest form. If new students sign up on the form, create an event in collaboration with these students on campus.
You are not alone
My personal story
“When I was an undergraduate student at Indiana University, I was lucky enough to follow in my mom’s footsteps and become a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi sorority during my 2nd semester in 2012. My mom had just beat her battle with ovarian cancer right before I left for college, so I was honored to follow her legacy. During the recruitment process, I remember learning about AEPhi’s philanthropies and immediately felt a connection to Sharsheret.”
Marissa Kaufman-July 25, 2024
Why I Thank My College-Self for My Breast Cancer Survival
“I am a BRCA gene mutation carrier, which means that I am at a much higher risk for developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer, among other cancers. In the past few years, I had two prophylactic (preventative) surgeries that should significantly reduce the risk.
I went to college at American University in DC and at AU I was in the AEPhi sorority. One of the philanthropies that AEPhi supported was Sharsheret. To be honest, I knew that they supported people with cancer, but didn’t really know much else – and definitely didn’t know that I would one day get to know the organization on a much more personal level.”
Rachel Wojnilower, January 22, 2024
My Sharsheret Campus Connection: AEPhi and my Previvor Journey
“You should reach out to Sharsheret.’ This was one piece of advice among many that I received as I processed my breast cancer diagnosis last year at age 30. The organization sounded familiar from my college days as an AEPhi sorority sister. I had been feeling so stressed, sad, and confused and needed to find targeted support. I decided to send an email that very day. I got a quick reply from one of the incredible social workers and knew right away that my connection to Sharsheret would last far beyond those early days of cancer.”
Marissa Piazzola September 12, 2022
From AEPhi Sorority Sister to Sharsheret Caller to Summer Intern
Educational Resources
Have the Talk: Knowledge is Power
All Men: Know the Facts, Learn the Signs, Take Action
Know the Facts: LGBTQIA+ Community Education Brochure
Learn Your Cancer History & DNA
Know the Facts, Learn the Risks, Take Action
Campus Toolkit
Notable alumnae
Alumnae initiatives
Your relationship with Sharsheret can continue to grow even after you leave campus. Alumnae initiatives give you the chance to stay active by bringing awareness efforts into your workplace, neighborhood, or social network. Lead your own activity or join existing programs in your area to help keep the conversation going in places where it matters.
You can also connect through our Young Professionals Circle (YPC), designed for adults ages 21-39 who want to remain engaged. YPC offers opportunities to support awareness, build connections with other young adults, and participate in events with real purpose. If you’re part of a professional or social group, we can partner with you to introduce educational programming and meaningful dialogue.
Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg
(Kappa Chapter ’50, Cornell University)
Rochelle Shoretz A”H
(Alpha Iota), Sharsheret Founder
Ellen Kleinhaus
(Phi Mu 89’ at Binghamton University), Sharsheret Chief National Engagement Officer