Robbie Page Memorial

       In 1951 Robbie Page died of bulbar polio.  His mother was Mary Hastings Holloway Page who was Tri Sigma's national president at the time.  The death of her son prompted her to establish a memorial fund for polio research.  Chapters across the country wanted to help with Mary's efforts and together they established the Robbie Page Memorial.

       Initial efforts were focused on polio research (including donations to the Sauk Vaccine Trials), but as polio was overcome Tri Sigma wanted to continue with their theme "sigma serves children."  They continued to serve children through the Robbie Page Memorial when efforts became focused on supporting play therapy for hospitalized children.  Currently Robbie Page Memorial supports play therapy programs at North Carolina Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill and Children's Medical Center in Dallas, TX. 

       For outstanding support of Child Life and Play Therapy programs, Sigma Sigma Sigma has been recognized by the National Therapeutic Recreation Society, since contributions from the Sorority have benefited many thousands of children.