St. Jude Messaging
What costs does St. Jude cover for their patient families?
Everything- No family ever receives a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food.
In what year did the hospital open?
1962
How does someone get to come to the Up 'til 2 celebration event?
Raise $50 on their UT2 fundraising page!
How many patients does St. Jude treat each year?
8,500 (with only 80 beds in the hospital, most are treated as outpatient)
In how many states does St. Jude treat children?
All 50 states and children around the world!
Whose dream was it that "no child should die in the dawn of life" and to open a hospital for all children no matter race, religion, or economic status?
Danny Thomas
How many people can be on a team?
4-12 people
What 4 things should every Executive Board position have in its job description?
1. Fundraise
2. Recruitment
3. Sponsorship
4. Help with tabling and side events
What is the goal/tagline of St. Jude?
Finding Cures. Saving Children.
Since the hospital opened its doors the overall pediatric cancer survival rate has risen from 20% to over _____% today
80%
What are the five major teams of the Executive Board?
Executive, Fundraising, Recruitment, PR and Event & Logistics
What is the average cost of treatment for pediatric cancer?
$425,000
How much does St. Jude charge other hospitals to share our discoveries and protocols?
Nothing - St. Jude freely shares the discoveries we make
What is the purpose of ALSAC?
To raise money and awareness for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
What are the 3 steps for participants to staying Up 'til 2?
1. Register and form a team of 4-12
2. Fundraise $50 or more
3. Stay up for good at the event celebration
What are your 4 key resources for help and support while on the Executive Board?
Your St. Jude Rep
2. https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/fundraising-ideas/toolkit.html
3. Each other
4. TeamRasier
What is the yearly operating cost of the hospital?
Over $1 billion
1. What does ALSAC stand for
and
2. What is the full name of the hospital?
1. American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities
2. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Why do we stay "Up 'til 2"?
We sacrifice a night of sleep to honor the patients and families of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital that lose many nights of sleep due to childhood cancer
What are 5 key ingredients for a successful Up 'til 2 event?
1. Challenges with points & prizes
2. Opening/closing ceremonies
3. Patient stories/mission moments
4. FUN - side activities, food, dancing, etc.
5. Substance-free