St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has announced a new national partnership with National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Call to Service for St.Jude initiative. This partnership has a huge significance because it is critical that we continue to educate communities about the importance of resources and treatment for pediatric cancer, sickle cell screening and treatment for the disease as well as research aimed at improving the quality of life for those living with sickle cell disease! The 30-day fundraising initiative will culminate on April 5 with the annual Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids radiothon, led by Radio One, Inc., which has raised more than $14 million for St. Jude.
“The National Pan-Hellenic Council is thrilled to collaborate and engage our national network of members in support of such a great cause,” said Cynthia Butler-McIntyre, chair of the NPHC Council of Presidents and National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. “This Call to Service initiative not only helps raise funds, it also allows us to help spread the message that there is treatment for childhood cancer and other deadly diseases that affect our communities, like sickle cell and pediatric AIDS.”
St. Jude patient Kennedi with her mom, Chauntay, who is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Four-year-old Kennedi suffered from acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common form of childhood cancer, and was referred to St. Jude where she was placed on a two-and-a-half year treatment plan. Within two weeks, her cancer was in remission.
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The National Pan-Hellenic Council is rallying its more than 1 million members in a 30-day! We don’t know about you but we are so ready to support this campaign! Stay tuned to BCG, Radio One and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for more news on this year’s Radio Thon!
