Tri Deltas from across North America gathered in Memphis, Tennessee, from June 10-12 for the annual St. Jude Tri Delta Celebration at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a tradition that allows us to celebrate another incredible year of fundraising while seeing firsthand the impact of our partnership.
This year, there was so much to celebrate! To date, Tri Delta has already raised more than $25 million toward our next fundraising commitment of $100 million by 2038. Over the 2025-26 academic year, our members and chapters raised an astounding $7,024,395. Today, Tri Delta ranks fourth among St. Jude’s top five fundraising partners—and number one in nonprofit fundraisers!
Part of what makes this achievement so remarkable is the demonstration that no act is too small to make a difference. Tri Delta makes an impact through the dedication of members across North America writing letters, hosting fun runs, flipping pancakes and rallying their communities around a cause they believe in.
The celebration began with a kickoff dinner and a presentation from leaders of the St. Jude Imagine Academy, the hospital’s school program that helps patients stay engaged with their education during treatment and eases their transition back to their home life and classroom. Later that evening, the group attended a prom-themed party filled with crafts, snacks and connection.
Another highlight of the weekend was a tour of the St. Jude campus, featuring the Danny Thomas Research Center, the Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavilion and Tri Delta Place, the short-term housing facility that welcomes patient families when they first arrive. Witnessing the impact of our sisterhood by seeing our letters on a space that makes a meaningful difference for patients and their families is a powerful reminder that Tri Delta plays an integral role in the care and well-being of St. Jude patients.
“What I immediately noticed upon touring the St. Jude campus was that the atmosphere was unlike any other hospital I’ve seen. At St. Jude, the hope was palpable, not just from the staff but from the campus itself. The visit was truly eye-opening, and I am so grateful I was able to physically see the difference we, as Tri Delta, make on the lives of others.” —Danielle Liberman, Carnegie Mellon
Hearing directly from former St. Jude patients, attendees were reminded that our efforts are not funding something abstract for the future—they are making a difference today. Every dollar raised contributes to research, treatment and support services that allow children to grow up, pursue their dreams and live their lives to the fullest.
Throughout the celebration, collegians participated in breakout sessions focused on fundraising, events and best practices, sharing and learning new ideas to bring back to their chapters and campuses.
The tour of campus concluded with a birthday-party-themed awards luncheon celebrating another successful year of partnership and recognizing the dedication of Tri Delta members and chapters. To close out St. Jude Tri Delta Celebration, attendees gathered at the Children’s Museum of Memphis for a final night of fun and connection in one of the city’s most beloved destinations.
Congratulation to all our award winners! View all the award winners here.
With the close of another St. Jude Tri Delta Celebration, Tri Deltas will return to their chapters with renewed energy and motivation, knowing that every letter written, every pancake flipped, every event hosted and every dollar raised supports a shared mission and dedication to finding cures and saving the lives of children.
