Philanthropy
We participate in 2 different major philanthropic efforts, in addition to many other hours of service to various community organizations in Greeley and Northern Colorado.
National Marrow Donor Program – Hispanos Dando Esperanza
The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), created in 1986, is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis , Minnesota . Its mission is to extend and improve life through innovative stem cell therapies.
The Hispanos Dando Esperanza: Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc.-Hermandad Initiative is dedicated to outreaching the Hispanic/Latino communities. This outreach to the Hispanic/Latino community demonstrates that the National Marrow Donor Program and Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. are committed to serving our cultural diversity U.S.A. This initiative promotes innovation and teamwork.
By incorporating these values, the National Marrow Donor Program and Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. aspire to set a standard of excellence nationwide that rewards our recipients, donors, volunteers, and communities.
This Hispanic/Latino Stem Cell and Marrow Initiative focuses efforts throughout California Colorado and Nevada with 92 National Marrow Donor Program donor centers and 10 recruitment groups, and 21 Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity, Inc. Chapters.
Life threatening diseases such as leukemia and aplastic anemia are equal opportunity diseases. Blood diseases occur at similar rates among members of all races and ethnic groups including Hispanics/Latinos. If a patient is diagnosed with one of these life-threatening diseases and requires a blood stem cells transplant, the first chance for an identical Human Leukocyte Antigen matched stem cell or marrow is from a sibling. If no match is found, stem cells or marrow from a donor unrelated to the patient is the alternative. Because a match must be exact and the uniqueness of antigen types, the best chance for a match is from within the patients own racial or ethnic group.
NAKLand Children’s Carnival
The purpose of the NAKLand Children’s Carnival is to promote and foster a positive relationship between the City of Greeley and the University of Northern Colorado Greek community. In doing so NAK will be able to continue to provide a safe environment for families and students of the university to build bridges and provide positive role models.
Nu Alpha Kappa, Inc. fraternity is excited to bring the “NAKLand Children’s Carnival” to our community. This festival is open to the public at no charge. The carnival hosts a variety of inflatable jumpers such as: Big Glove Boxing Arena, Inflatable Jousting Pedestal, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Giant Scramble Slides, at least Four Carnival Game booths giving out prizes, plus several small games with rewards.
