10/01/2026
π October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Gamma Phi Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. stands with survivors, honors those we have lost, and encourages every woman to prioritize her breast health. π
Early detection matters. Know your body. Get screened.
ππ Where Leadership Lives
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
This month, we honor those whose lives have been impacted by breast cancer, including our beloved Soror Hattie McDaniel, who passed away from breast cancer in 1952 at the age of 57.
In her honor and memory, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. established the Hattie McDaniel Cancer Awareness and Health Program. The program was created to promote education, encourage early detection of breast, prostate, ovarian, colon, and other cancers, and support research focused on cancer prevention.
Today, this work has evolved into the Womenβs Wellness Initiative, empowering chapters to address health issues that disproportionately impact women, particularly women of color.
We celebrate breast cancer survivors and honor their strength while working diligently to raise awareness and help create a future with more survivors.