Get involved with Up 'til Dawn and help ESU save lives!!
To apply for an Up 'til Dawn board position for 2012-2013 please complete and return one of the following applications by Friday, March 16th by 5pm. There are two different applications one for the executive positions, Director and Assistant Director, and one for other board positions including Sponsorship, Fundraising, Entertainment, Public Relations, RSO Coordinator, Morale, and Advocacy, please only complete the application for positions you are interested in pursuing.
Director, Assistant Director, and Teams Chair Application
Other Board Positions Application
Important Dates
March 16th - Applications due to Professional CSI office by 5pm April 2nd - Interviews for 2012-2012 Executive Board April 26th - Finale!!
May 5th - Fundraiser: 5K Run
May 6th - Fundraiser: "Manicures 4 the Cure" at Dynamic Nails & Spa from 12-5pm
What is St. Jude Children's Research Hospital?
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was founded in 1962 by the late entertainer Danny Thomas.
- St. Jude is the largest childhood cancer research center in the world, treating children from all 50 states and 70 foreign countries.
- The hospital’s daily operating cost is more than $1.7 million, which comes primarily from public contributions.
- St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatments that are not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay.
- In 1962, the survival rate for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), the most common form of childhood cancer, was 4%. Today, the survival rate is 94% - thanks to St. Jude.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Website
What is Up 'til Dawn?
Up ‘til Dawn is a student-led, student-run fundraising program hosted by colleges and universities nationwide. Up ‘til Dawn unites students, faculty, and the surrounding community in an effort to support the life-saving treatment and research of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
How does Up 'til Dawn work?
Under the leadership of a campus executive board, student teams participate in a variety of fund-raising activities while also learning more about St. Jude patients and the mission of the hospital. In October, students will take part in a letter writing campaign where each team member sends out 50 pre-written letters to their friends and family. Throughout the year, we host various "side events" to help raise additional fund for the hospital. In the spring semester, we will reveal the total amount of money raised by ESU students. Prizes will be drawn for students and teams who send the most letters, raise the most money, and have the highest participation level in all Up 'til Dawn events.
2011-2012 Up 'til Dawn Executive Board
Jessie Stallings, Advisor
Jaymie Hardtarfer, Executive Director
Angela Gifford, Assistant Director
Kaitlin Lanzrath, Teams Chair
Kayla Baker, RSO Coordinator
Stephanie Nelson, Public Relations Chair
Emmy Edie, Fundraising Chair
Tess Hobson, Sponsorship Chair
Danica White, Entertainment Chair
Drucilla Antony, Advocacy Chair
Marielle Melvin, Morale Chair
How do I get involved?
Forming a team is easy! All you have to do is find 5 friends, complete a team registration form, and turn it in! Registration is free - AND you get the chance to get a free a Up 'til Dawn t-shirt and win prizes at the Letter Sending Party!! Once you are registered, your team will come to the Letter Sending Party to fill out your 50 letters. St. Jude makes it SUPER easy for you -- the letters are pre-written, so all you have to do is add the "Dear..." at the top and sign your name at the bottom! The better decorated the more donations! Your team will also earn "spirit" points throughout the year for your participation in other fundraisers and UTD activities!
