The Kappa Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. participated in the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day to raise awareness in the fight against heart disease in women.

“The sorority partnered with the Lunenburg Correctional Center Staff in Victoria to promote this lifesaving event, according to a press release. “The sorority has been a longtime partner with Aha with its ‘Pink Goes Red for Heart Day.’”

Donations will go directly to the American Heart Association for research, education and public awareness efforts to combat heart disease in women.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is a community service organization whose motto is “Service to All Mankind”.