philanthropy: sleighbell
This Year's Event
Tuesday, Dec 04, 10:00am
61st Annual Sleighbell Luncheon
Beverly Hilton Hotel, International Ballroom, Beverly Hills
--Benefits Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Hematology-Oncology Research
--10am: Delta Auction and Holiday Boutique
--12pm: Luncheon, Fashion Show (featuring the fashions of David Hayes) and Musical Program (featuring The Citrus College Singers)
--$100; for tickets contact Agnes Foos, A_foos@sbcglobal.net
--Opportunity tickets available. Grand prize: $1000. 6 opportunity tickets are $25; a single ticket is $5. Contact us at dddsobay@hotmail.com to receive an entry form. Winners need not be present.
Southern California Delta Delta Delta's traditional opening of the Christmas season. Sleighbell raises money to fund research to cure cancer and blood diseases at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.
Important regional history: a landmark event occurred in Southern California over 50 years ago that affected Tri Delta's history.
Tri Delta alumnae belonging to 13 alumnae chapters in Southern California were asked to raise funds to support a doctor researching blood diseases at Childrens Hospital in downtown Los Angeles. In response to this request, the chapters organized a benefit luncheon. Such was the origin of the longest running, continually supported Tri Delta philanthropy - the annual Southern California Sleighbell Luncheon.
In the early 1970s, a national survey established that Tri Delta chapters were interested in children, hospitals and cancer. At the 1974 Convention, it was decided to combine the 3 and observe Sleighbell Day on the first Tuesday of December, following the Southern California tradition.
As a result, Tri Deltas throughout the nation concentrated their philanthropic support toward local research and treatment facilities, camps and scholarships for children with cancer. Later, individual chapters chose times most effective for them to conduct their projects.
The fundraising success and the alumnae and collegiate support of Sleighbell in Southern California made it the blueprint for Tri Delta's international philanthropy, Children's Cancer Charities. The year-round cooperation, hard work and dedication of the Sleighbell Committee serves as a unifying force in this widespread geographical region that encompasses more than 500 square miles, 23 alumnae chapters, and 9 collegiate chapters.
Event Details
- Get the info at the first alumnae chapter meeting in September
- 700 to 1000 attendees
- Held the first Tuesday in December in Beverly Hills - MARK YOUR CALENDAR.
- Delta Auction and Holiday Boutique begin at 10 am
- Luncheon starts at 12 pm
- Entertainment consists of a gala fashion show with top designer and music by the Citrus College Singers
- Funds go to Hematology-Oncology Research at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
Ways to support the Sleighbell Luncheon
- Join the hundreds of women who take the day off from work to attend the luncheon, bring your mom, your new member class sisters, your friends at work, etc.
- Everyone is invited - it is not just for Tri Deltas - organize a table
- Buy opportunity tickets
- Purchase a business card size ad in the program
- Purchase Delta Auction chances
- Buy your holiday gifts at our gift boutique.
- Consider becoming a Patroness - from $50 to over $2500
- Join the committee - we welcome more hardworking women. Maybe you can just help on the day of the luncheon - we want you! Maybe you can't attend the monthly meetings - there are jobs that you can help with. Maybe you are afraid you will be placed in charge of a big job - we have lots of jobs assisting the chairladies.
Children’s Cancer Charities
Since 1974, Tri Deltas have raised more than $14 million in support of children's cancer hospitals, research facilities and cancer camps.
Children's Cancer Charities encompasses a wide array of charitable organizations. Children’s Cancer Charities is not an organization itself but it represents the collective effort of Tri Delta’s members and chapters across the United States and Canada who continue to donate goods, volunteer time and host fundraisers for the research and treatment of children with cancer.
As early as 1970, interest was expressed in a national philanthropy that would combine fundraising and volunteer work. Research prior to the 1974 Convention found greatest interest in children, hospitals, and cancer. The recommendations to that Convention were to adopt a philanthropy program that emphasized pediatric oncology and hematology.
Also at that Convention, it was encouraged to attend a national Sleighbell Luncheon on the first Tuesday of December in Los Angeles. This national event was renamed Sleighbell Day in 1976 and then in 1990, the entire philanthropy program was renamed Children's Cancer Charities.
Since 1974, Tri Deltas have raised more than $14 million. You can continue this tradition by participating in Sleighbell planning activities or attending the luncheon on the first Tuesday of December at the Beverly Hilton.
© South Bay Alumnae Chapter of Delta Delta Delta
Updated: January 27, 2008