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LAMBDA
THETA PHI PLEDGES $2000 TO EARTHQUAKE DISASTER IN PERU
Contact: Anthony J. Pérez, National
Director of Communications
Email: Anthony.Perez@Lambda1975.org
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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PASSAIC,
NJ, August 17, 2007
 An earthquake with a 7.9 magnitude struck the central
coast of Peru leaving many without water, power, or means of
communication. The earthquake struck on Wednesday around 6:30 p.m.
local time 90 miles south of Lima, the country’s capital. Reports
indicate that hundreds have died and several thousands have been injured.
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Due to this
catastrophic event, Lambda Theta Phi has stepped up to work with the
American Red Cross and the Peruvian American National Roundtable (PANR)
to funnel donations to assist with relief efforts. Lambda Theta Phi
pledges to raise $2,000.00 dollars and will mobilize hundreds of brothers
across the United States to generously donate toward Peru’s Earthquake
Relief Fund.
The Brothers of
Lambda Theta Phi are concerned, and our thoughts are with the families
and citizens of Peru that have been affected by this tragic event. A
donation link Peru’s Earthquake Relief Fund has also been set up through
our national website www.Lambda1975.org for anyone wishing to make a
monetary donation to assist the people of Peru.
Founded in 1975
at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, Lambda Theta Phi Latin
Fraternity, Inc. is the first national recognized Greek-letter
organization founded as a Latin Fraternity. The membership of Lambda
Theta Phi is open to all college men who support its values of
scholarship, respect for all culture, community service, and the
advancement and fair treatment of Latinos. Lambda Theta Phi was the first
Latin Fraternity to be recognized by the North-American Inter-Fraternity
Conference (NIC) and today, has over 90 Chapters and Colonies in:
Arizona, Atlanta, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia,
Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North
Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and
Wisconsin. More information about Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.
can be found on www.Lambda1975.org
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