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May 4, 2026
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Jessica Pope
Communications and Media Relations Coordinator

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹Ù꿉۪s Kappa Delta Sorority Raises Funds for Child Abuse Prevention

VALDOSTA — Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø’s Gamma Mu chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority recently hosted its annual Shamrock Flag Football Tournament, drawing teams from across Georgia and North Florida for two days of friendly competition and meaningful impact.

The Shamrock Flag Football Tournament is one of Kappa Delta’s signature philanthropic events on the Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø campus. This year 29 teams from universities and communities between Atlanta and Tallahassee traveled to Valdosta to compete in the spirited bracket-style tournament, helping to raise funds for child abuse prevention efforts while also showing their support for the sorority’s long-standing commitment to protecting children and strengthening families.

Through sweatshirt sales, team registration fees, and donations, Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø’s Kappa Delta Sorority raised $12,850 during this year’s Shamrock Flag Football Tournament. Eighty percent of the proceeds will remain in the local area, benefiting the Children’s Advocacy Center of Lowndes County. The remaining 20 percent will go to Prevent Child Abuse America, the sorority’s national philanthropy.

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø’s Kappa Delta Sorority invited area Girl Scout troops to participate in the event by selling cookies and engaging with attendees. The sorority members regularly look for opportunities to mentor the scouts, and the Shamrock Flag Football Tournament created a meaningful opportunity for the Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø students to connect with the young girls to promote confidence, leadership, and community involvement — values central to Kappa Delta’s mission.

“Being a part of Shamrock makes me incredibly proud to be a member of Kappa Delta,” said Lexie Player, sophomore in Kappa Delta at Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø. “Giving back to our community is something that means a lot to our chapter, and Shamrock is a powerful way for us to come together and make a real difference.” 

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