St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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In the early 1970s, Tri Deltas expressed a wish to have a Fraternity philanthropy to which both funds and voluntary service could be contributed. A national survey established that Tri Delta chapters were interested in children, hospitals and cancer. At the 1974 Convention, it was decided to combine the three.  As a result, Tri Deltas throughout the nation have concentrated their philanthropic support toward local research and treatment facilities, camps and scholarships for children with cancer. The hands-on work and contributions are made at the local level, while the Tri Delta Foundation's Children's Cancer Charities chairman serves as a coordinator and resource for CCC projects.   The mission of these charities is to help alleviate the suffering of children with cancer. At local, national and international levels, Tri Deltas offer financial and volunteer contributions to the research and treatment of children with cancer. 

The wonderful aspect of children's cancer charities is that it permits large and small chapters or even a single individual to participate in the Fraternity's philanthropy. Some alumnae chapters raise enough funds to make significant gifts to establish wings of hospitals or rooms in children's wards. Others have provided funds for equipment, research and cancer camp scholarships. Since 1974, Tri Deltas have raised more than $10 million in support of children's cancer hospitals, research facilities and cancer camps. It is likely that the actual amount is much higher. Others contribute substantially with volunteer service, helping to brighten the lives of children with cancer.