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Calling All Runners and Walkers (Cancelled)

David Schmit • Feb 06, 2020

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's "Reds on the Run" Race to Benefit SSF
Update: Race Cancelled but Delta Sigma Theta Still Donates to SSF

Due to City precautions surrounding COVID 19, The New Orleans Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has cancelled  "Reds on the Run 5K Race," which would have taken place at 8am March 14, 2020. However, the sorority is still making a donation to SSF. 

The fitness expo has also been cancelled. 

Here's what New Orleans Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. had to say about the cancellation: While this is disappointing, we are pleased knowing that we were successful in raising funds for the event,
and we want to uphold the commitment that we made to you. We shall remain in communication with you
throughout this process. Once we resolve some administrative matters following this decision, we are proud
to share that we will still be making a donation to your organization!

Many thanks to New Orleans Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for this donation and showing a commitment to SSF and the disabled community!

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