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 all-night celebration event?
Raise $100 on their UTD fundraising page! Or $600 collectively as a team.
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?
Up to 6
What are the 4 things every Executive Board member is responsible for?
1. Fundraise
2. Recruit
3. Help with tabling and side events
4. Help with decorations when needed
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 5 major areas 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 Dawn?
1. Register and form a team of 6
2. Fundraise $100 or more
3. Stay up for good at the all-night celebration
What are your 4 key resources for help and support while on the Executive Board?
What is the yearly operating cost of the hospital?
Over $1 billion
What does ALSAC stand for and what is the full name of the hospital?
American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Why do we stay "Up 'til Dawn"?
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 overnight celebration?
1. Challenges with points & prizes
2. Opening/closing ceremonies
3. Patient stories/mission moments
4. FUN - side activities, food, dancing, etc.
5. Substance-free