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Staying Up Late for a Purpose- Up 'til Dawn - November 7, 2009 - continued...

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is the world largest research and treatment center for cancer. St. Jude provides treatment and amenities for families in need that have children battling some of the deadliest forms cancers at no cost. Up 'til Dawn is fundraising campaign for these efforts that began in 1999 and the UTSA is one of 260 campuses across the country that hold similar events.

After the letter writing campaign a series of fun activities took place, including a volleyball tournament, dodge ball tournament, inflatables, a movie showing, poker tournament, washer tournament, a raffle for a Nintendo Wii, and country western dance room concluding at 3 a.m. Sunday morning. In cooperation with the Campus Activities Board, the event featured Jared Campbell, an acoustic guitarist and vocalist. The Student Government Association sponsored an inflatable bungee run and sumo suites for participants. Pizzas where donated by Dominos and Cici's Pizza.

10,434 letters were written for St. Jude. Last year $12,000 was raised from nearly 8,000 letters. This event was previously ran by UTSA fraternities and sororities and this year was opened to the entire campus community. Special Thanks to the Green Society, VOICES, and the Air Force RTOC for their support in volunteering for this event. Up 'til Dawn is organized and run by a student organization is open to all students.

Submitted by Gary Handy M.A.
Program Advisor for Greek Life