Louisiana Tech Delta Delta Delta Raises $20,257 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital During “5K in a Day” Event
The chapter of Delta Delta Delta at Louisiana Tech University raised an incredible $20,257 in just 24 hours during our annual “5K in a Day” virtual philanthropy event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The fundraiser brings together Tri Delta sisters, families, friends, and the Ruston community to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude — where families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food.
“Raising $20,257 in just 24 hours has far exceeded my expectations for this fundraiser,” said LA Tech Tri Delta Director of Philanthropy Anika Beiber. “I’m incredibly proud of the hard work our chapter put into making this happen and so grateful to everyone who donated and supported us. St. Jude holds a very special place in my heart, and knowing how much this money will help patients and their families makes all of the effort more than worth it.”
After touring the St. Jude campus and seeing firsthand the incredible impact they make, this cause became even more personal to the chapter. They want to thank everyone who donated, shared their posts, or helped spread the word. The support helps ensure that children and families facing childhood cancer receive the care and hope they deserve.
“I just want to take a moment to shout from the St. Jude rooftops — THANK YOU for your absolutely incredible fundraising efforts in the past 24 hours,” said St. Jude/ALSAC representative Crystal Heyward. “Your passion, dedication, and teamwork have truly blown me away. Watching this chapter come together with such energy and purpose has been nothing short of inspiring.
“Whether you were rallying support, organizing events or news appearances, or simply spreading the word, each of you played a vital role in making this campaign such a success. Your commitment to our mission and to making a difference is what makes Tri Delta so special to our St. Jude babies and families.”
Tri Delta’s partnership with St. Jude began in 1999, and since then, chapters across the country have raised more than $100 million to help advance research and treatment.
