Tri Delta Unveils $100 Million Commitment to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 15, 2024--

Women’s fraternity Tri Delta has made a new $100 million fundraising commitment to advance research and treatment by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ®.

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The commitment—Tri Delta’s fifth to St. Jude—was announced at the 2024 Tri Delta Convention in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday, July 11. Tri Delta aims to reach this goal by 2038, the 150 th anniversary of its founding. Members have already raised $14 million toward this pledge, with $86 million to go. At the completion of this latest commitment by 2038, Tri Delta will have raised $185 million for St. Jude. In recognition of the organization’s achievements, Tri Delta was named the St. Jude Official Partner of Kindness at Thursday’s convention.

“Over our amazing 25-year partnership, the women of Tri Delta have absolutely raised the bar for philanthropic fundraising. This commitment is truly extraordinary and we are deeply grateful for Tri Delta’s dedication to the kids and families of St. Jude,” said Richard C. Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “This remarkable act of generosity will give every St. Jude patient the chance to live their best life and celebrate every moment.”

Since 1999, Tri Delta members have fundraised through their famous pancake sales (Delta House of Pancakes or “DHOP”), campus sports events, the signature Sincerely Yours letter-writing campaign and participating in walk/run events around the country. The majority of their fundraising efforts are done through grassroots and small-dollar events.

“On behalf of all Tri Delta collegians and alumnae, I’m honored to announce this new $100 million commitment to further the lifesaving mission of St. Jude. We were founded on a commitment to service and kindness and we live this out in our support for St. Jude,” Tri Delta Fraternity President Megan James said. “The work of our members is nothing short of inspiring, and we look forward to the continued effort and passion that will drive us forward.”

Established in 1888, Tri Delta has welcomed over 340,000 women into its ranks. Currently, it boasts nearly 250,000 members across 138 colleges and universities and 214 alumnae chapters throughout the United States and Canada. Tri Delta is dedicated to the principles of truth, self-sacrifice, and friendship and is a leader in addressing critical issues facing women, such as body image, mental health, non-discrimination, collegiate housing, leadership development, and governance.

Get involved here and help Tri Delta make a difference for children everywhere.

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ®

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was largely considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80%, and it won't stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes to help doctors and researchers at local hospitals and cancer centers around the world improve the quality of treatment and care for even more children. Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness. Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on X, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

Richard C. Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announcing Tri Delta, as an official Partner of Kindness from Tri Delta Convention. (Photo: Business Wire)

Announcement of the new Tri Delta $100 million commitment from Tri Delta Convention. (Photo: Business Wire)

CHICAGO (AP) — Lukas Reichel made his season debut for the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night after he was a healthy scratch for the team's opening four-game trip.

Reichel skated for 8 1/2 minutes during Chicago's 4-2 victory over San Jose in its home opener. He centered the team's fourth line in his 100th career game, playing alongside veteran forwards Pat Maroon and Craig Smith.

Coach Luke Richardson said he thought Reichel made some good plays.

“I thought he was, you know, hard in the face-off circle," Richardson said. "He blocked a shot in the third period, and he was really showing initiative to take hard strides out there, whether it was tracking back, which helps our (defense), or on the offense and on the forecheck. So it was a good start for him.”

Chicago also placed Alec Martinez on injured reserve before its victory over the Sharks. Fellow defenseman Isaak Phillips was recalled from Rockford of the AHL.

The 37-year-old Martinez, who skated in each of the team's first four games, has a right groin injury. He agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract with the Blackhawks in free agency.

“I think a groin strain is what they listed it as,” Richardson said. “It’s been kind of nagging for a while, and then last game, just kind of reaggravated it a bit. So we have to just give him time.”

Richardson had no update on goaltender Laurent Brossoit and defenseman Artyom Levshunov. Brossoit had meniscus surgery on his right knee on Aug. 27. Levshunov, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's NHL draft, is coming back from a right foot injury.

“Both of them are just not ready to join the team in practice yet, but have been on the ice,” Richardson said, “and will be back on the ice after a day or two off. I think they've been going pretty hard, and that's all I know there.”

The 22-year-old Reichel was a first-round pick in the 2020 entry draft, but he has struggled with inconsistency since his NHL debut almost three years ago. He re-signed with the Blackhawks in May, finalizing a two-year contract.

If Reichel's lackluster production continues this season and Chicago decides it wants to send him back to the minors, it would have to expose him to waivers.

It looked as if Reichel had turned a corner when he had four goals and four assists in his last eight games with Chicago during the 2022-23 season. He appeared in a career-high 65 games last year, but he only managed five goals and 11 assists.

Reichel said it was tough sitting out at the beginning of this season.

“You know you want to play every game, but what I learned from last year, you got to stay positive,” he said after the team's morning skate. “Everyone knows that I want to go out there and compete and play with the boys, but all you can do in that moment, you just got to focus (on) what you can control.”

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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Lukas Reichel skates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Lukas Reichel skates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Lukas Reichel walks the red carpet before the Blackhawks' home opener NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Lukas Reichel warms up before an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)