Each month, the Columbus Chamber spotlights a local young professional or professional organization to showcase what they offer, how to get involved and when to check out their next event. For the month of July, Friends of St. Jude Columbus is featured.
When and why was Friends of St. Jude started?
Friends of St. Jude is a group of young professionals working to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by raising funds and awareness. Through fundraising, social, volunteer, and educational events, our group aspires to be a premier outlet for philanthropy, networking, and fun for young professionals. The group is administered by a volunteer steering committee with support from St. Jude.
Friends of St. Jude began in Memphis, Tennessee in 2007, and has since expanded to forty cities nationwide, with thousands of members.
The local Columbus chapter was started in 2008 and currently has over 30 members. In the past year, we’ve hosted a variety of events, from gift wrapping to a benefit concert to participating in the Village Valuables sale.
Why should I become a member?
Becoming a member of Friends of St. Jude makes you part of something special – a movement to end childhood cancer. Being a member signifies your commitment to St. Jude and helps you find ways to directly involve yourself in service. Additionally, members have the benefit of discounts at select events, receiving newsletters, and access to special social and networking opportunities.
How do I become a member?
It’s easy! Become a member online at our site www.friendsofstjude.org and pay the $25.00 dues with a debit or credit card securely online. You can also attend any one of our events to pay for your membership by check or cash, or mail the dues to our affiliate office, ALSAC/St. Jude, 1135 Dublin Rd., Suite 100B, Columbus, OH 43215. Feel free to attend events to learn more about Friends of St. Jude membership before joining. To learn more about about the benefits of membership, contact Donna at fosjcolumbus@gmail.com.
Tell me about your upcoming events.
Our next event is “Experience a Night of Inspiration with Friends of St. Jude,” a fundraising party on July 23 at The Venue at Smith Brothers. This year-end culminating event will feature food from six local restaurants, including Cameron Mitchell Catering, a silent auction of unique experiences, a vodka bar, and more. Tickets for the event are $75.00 per person, and including bistro plates from the participating restaurants, drinks, dancing, and access to an exclusive after party at the Social Room. The event is open to the general public – tickets can be purchased online at www.friendsofstjude.org/columbus.
What are some successes or cool facts about Friends of St. Jude?
Friends of St. Jude is unique in the diversity of events hosted in the past year. From an evening at Park Street Patio to a proceeds day at Whole Foods, Friends of St. Jude is constantly looking for new opportunities to support the hospital. There is truly a way for everyone to get involved, and as a member, individuals can decide who much, and when, they can help.
Where can I go to learn more?
To learn more about the Friends of St. Jude, Columbus Chapter you can go to www.friendsofstjude.org/columbus or contact us at fosjcolumbus@gmail.com.
To learn about nearly 60 other local YP and professional organizations, view the Columbus Chamber's directory of YP and professional organizations.
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