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LAMBDA THETA PHI PLEDGES $2000 TO EARTHQUAKE DISASTER IN PERU

Contact: Anthony J. Pérez, National Director of Communications

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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.

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