The Delta Delta Delta Sorority will host their annual DHOP or, Delta House of Pancakes, Philanthropy on Feb. 19 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tri Delta adopted the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as its national philanthropic partner in November 1999, providing members the opportunity to unite in support of a children’s cancer charity. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research centers. Its mission is to find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Daily operations run around $1.8 million, which is primarily covered by public contributions. Treating up to 260 patients each day with an average of 7,800 patients who visit the hospital each year, St. Jude never turns a child way from treatment due to a family’s inability to pay.
In 2006, Tri Delta took on a commitment to raise $10 million in 10 years. In just four years – by May 2010 – Tri Delta met the $10 million fundraising goal. In July 2010, Tri Delta announced its next commitment, an aggressive challenge to raise $15 million in 5 years.
Throughout the year the Beta Lambda Chapter of Delta Delta Delta at the University of Central Florida holds numerous philanthropic events in the effort to support the Tri Delta national goal. In the past 2011-2012 academic year, the chapter raised over $50,000.
Delta House of Pancakes is an event held every spring semester to raise money for their philanthropy, St.Jude Children’s Hospital. The event takes place at the Delta Delta Delta house located at 4220 Greek Park Drive Orlando Fl, 32816 and will feature a photo booth, pancake eating contest and DJ to entertain the hundreds of people that come to the house to participate throughout the UCF community.
Tickets to the event can be purchased at the door.
