The Possible Dream
Robbie Page Memorial
The Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation
centers its philanthropic efforts around the theme " Sigma
Serves Children," specifically through the Robbie Page Memorial.
Established following the 1951 death of the son of the sorority's
national president, RPM supported various polio research projects
including the SALK vaccine trials.
Long range programming to develop
and support play therapy for hospitalized children began at North
Carolina Memorial Hospital. By focusing on the emotional and developmental
needs of hospitalized children, funds raised by collegiate and
almnae chapters were used not only to establish play rooms, but
to create a specialized field of study for professionals and child
development and associated health care professions.
Sigmas can take satisfaction in
knowing that the leadership of their funded projects for children
have helped people realize the value of recreational therapy for
hospitalized children. Current national efforts are centered on
supporting the play therapy programs at the University of North
Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, and Children's Medical Center
in Dallas, TX.
RPM grants to these institutions
have focused not only on funding the renovations and materials
for hospital playrooms, but also funded graduate assistantships
at the University of North Carolina in recreational therapy and
fellowships at Children's Medical Center. For outstanding support
of child life and play therapy programs, Sigma Sigma Sigma has
been recognized by the National Theraputic Recreation Society,
since contributions from the sorority have benefited many thousands
of children.
