Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Incorporated, the first and largest Latino fraternity in the country, alongside the American Heart Association, is conducting its annual Nickel Drive to benefit the AHA in research of Heart Disease, Stroke, and other related health concerns.

 Due to a lack of awareness in the Latino community, Lambda Theta Phi decided to partner with the nations’ largest and oldest voluntary health organization, the American Heart Association (AHA) as its national philanthropy in 2008. Chapters across the county will mobilize to collect donations and educate the community on the third largest cause of death for Americans: heart disease and stroke, respectively. The National Executive Board has developed resources for each chapter to utilize on their respective campus.

This year national AHA nickel drive will run from January ^th, 2011 until February 29^th, 2012. All proceeds collected will be donated to the AHA. Founded in 1924, the AHA is dedicated to building lives free of heart disease and stroke through research, education, and prevention.