Epsilon Sigma Alpha Spreads Love and Awareness for Heart Failure at Bradley University

Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) sorority at Bradley University, an organization dedicated to community service, recently partnered with the Heart Failure Patient Foundation (HFPF) to raise awareness and support for individuals living with heart failure. Focused on fostering friendships, service, and meaningful experiences, ESA members came together to make a difference in their community.

On January 30, ESA kicked off their collaboration with HFPF, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to providing education, networking opportunities, and support for heart failure patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Their shared mission was to raise awareness while engaging the campus community and beyond in a heartfelt initiative.

From February 3-14, 2025, ESA launched their "Spread the Love" Valentine’s Day campaign, selling and delivering personalized valentines to raise funds for HFPF. They promoted the event through flyers, social media, and direct outreach, with support from HFPF. On Valentine’s Day, ESA members personally delivered valentines on campus and sent virtual valentine messages for outside orders, each available for $5, with an optional $5 Starbucks gift card add-on.

The event successfully raised $336.00 for the Heart Failure Patient Foundation (HFPF), with all proceeds directly contributing to patient education and awareness efforts. Beyond the financial impact, ESA members helped spread vital information about heart failure, with the website link directing recipients to evidence-based resources and fostering broader awareness.

To celebrate their success, the HFPF rewarded ESA top sellers with small tokens of appreciation and cookies at their final wrap-up meeting. Encouraged by the positive feedback and engagement, the sorority expressed interest in making the event an annual tradition, potentially expanding it by partnering with other sorority chapters in the future.

Through their dedication and service, ESA not only made Valentine’s Day brighter but also helped educate their campus community and beyond on an important health issue—proving that small acts of kindness can create a lasting impact.