Zeta Tau Alpha’s national philanthropy is breast cancer education and awareness. With one in eight American women being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, this is a cause many of our members have personal connections to. It is our mission to support and fundraise for this cause in order to positively impact all those affected and diminish this disease. 
   
     Our chapter is dedicated to the cause that unites all members of Zeta Tau Alpha. Breast Cancer Education and Awareness is central to who we are as women on campus and we wear our pink ribbons with pride. To us, BCE&A gives our organization a greater purpose and has a positive impact on all members of society, not just those who call the University of Iowa home. We inspire our members to go out into their communities after college and continue making a difference however they can. AO hosts multiple major philanthropy events per year as well as holding smaller conversation hours, educational talks, and our beloved ribbon passings all over campus.