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Our Philanthropy |
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Philanthropy is extremely important and essential to each member of Gamma Upsilon's heart. Our ladies spend countless hours working on each and every event, which range from major campus fundraisers to volunteering at local social organizations and festivals. Our main philanthropic partner is St. Jude Children's Hospital. Since 1974, Tri Deltas have raised more than $14 million in support of children's cancer hospitals and research facilities. Recently, Tri Delta has committed to name the Patient Care Floor in the new Chili's Care Center at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This commitment is for $10 million over a period of 10 years! This floor will include 18 new patient rooms with parent rooms attached. To read more about it go to Tridelta's Philanthropy webpage.
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Valpo at Bat
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Valpo at Bat is a one-day softball tournament and is by far our biggest philanthropy on campus. Going into its 7th year, we have managed to raise money that is donated directly to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Besides other Greek organizations, both independent and campus groups form teams to battle it out on the field. Last year, we raised over $6,000 by participating in the Sincerely Yours letter-writing campaign. Plans for this upcoming fall have not yet been finalized, but we are looking for teams, hoping to get a radio broadcast, and sponsorships from businesses! The tournament takes place this year on September 29th at Kirchoff Park in Valparaiso. For more information, e-mail Jessica Brown or Rachel Yarger .
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Teeter-Totter-a-Thon
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"Sometimes life has its ups and downs..." The Tri Deltas of Gamma Upsilon teeter and totter for 48 straight hours to raise money for a local family in need. By asking local businesses, friends, family, other students and faculty of Valparaiso University for donations, we are able to assist a family who is down on their luck. Often this family is swamped with medical bills, and our donation to them helps defray costs. After staying awake for hours on end, we celebrate our accomplishment at the end with an ice cream social!
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