Chapter Philanthropy and Service

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital:

Tri Delta began its national partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 1999. Since then, our organization has raised over $93 million dollars for St. Jude. Due to our efforts, a patient housing facility on St. Jude’s campus was renamed “Tri Delta Place” in 2014.  Recently, Tri Delta set a new target of achieving a $7 million fundraising milestone by 2024 in order to reach a total of $100 million in funds raised by our 25th partnership anniversary. 

Our Wake Forest University chapter is wholeheartedly dedicated to achieving our fundraising goals. We organize impactful events such as the annual Sincerely Yours Letter Writing Campaign, Delta Donation Day, and Delta House of Pancakes, all aimed at making substantial contributions to the commendable efforts of St. Jude. Additionally, our chapter hosts an annual parent's auction, a highlight during Wake Forest's Family Weekend, where friends and family gather to support fundraising for the organization.

In 2023, our "Blue and Gold Bash" included an online auction platform with unique prizes and a raffle with local gift cards. The night was filled with live music, delicious food, and great company. This event not only allowed us to come together to celebrate St. Jude but also resulted in a remarkable fundraising achievement of over $32,000. 

Beyond these successful events, our dedication to St. Jude includes ongoing education efforts. A weekly newsletter keeps our members informed about past and ongoing research developments, patient stories, and other pertinent information, ensuring that our commitment to St. Jude's mission is both heartfelt and well-informed. 

 

Chapter Service and Philanthropy:

Wake Forest students pride themselves on upholding the university’s motto of Pro Humanitate, or ‘For Humanity’. The members of Tri Delta are no exception with their love for philanthropy and devotion to helping others. With active participation on both the individual and collective level, our chapter is dedicated to helping the Wake Forest and greater Winston-Salem community. 

Our involvement at major WFU events like Project Pumpkin, Hit the Bricks, DESK, and Wake n Shake is extremely important to us. Not only do our members participate in these occasions, but many of them play an executive role in organizing them. We are also immersed in many clubs on campus such as OneLove, American Red Cross, Women in STEM, Woof Forest, International Justice Mission, and many others. Finally, our members are motivated to connect with our Winston-Salem community. Through volunteer work with local health clinics, schools, and churches, Tri Delts ensure a widespread impact beyond just our campus. 

The committed role our members play in philanthropic initiatives demonstrates Tri Delta’s foundational value of being “kind alike to all.” By living out this motto, we aim to create positive and lasting changes in the lives of those around us. 

Audrey Miller, Director of Philanthropy PC '21