What is Minnesota Alpha Delta Kappa?
For information on Alpha Delta Kappa International, visit: www.alphadeltakappa.org
Excellence in Education
Altruism
World Understanding
Altruism
At the International level, Alpha Delta Kappa reaches out to others in two significant ways. First, through its International altruistic projects, it has contributed more than $2 million to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; and in 2013 International Convention delegates chose Alzheimer's Association as its second International altruistic project. Secondly, Alpha Delta Kappa biennially awards more than a $250,000 through its scholarships and grants programs. The many lives these scholarships and grants have enriched are testimony to the collective efforts of Alpha Delta Kappa.
Alzheimer's Association
At Alpha Delta Kappa's 2013 International Convention, delegates voted to support Alzheimer’s Association, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. Alzheimer’s Association is the leading global, voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Formed in 1979, the organization has more than 75 local chapters throughout the United States and operates a 24/7, professionally staffed hotline for Alzheimer’s support.
Alpha Delta Kappa donates to Alzheimer's Association in two substantial ways: through an annual $35,000 gift from the Foundation and though generous donations raised by chapters and members during The Longest Day activities each June. Since 2013, nearly $500,000 has been donated to Alzheimer's Association in the name of Alpha Delta Kappa.
As the largest, private nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research, Alzheimer’s Association is committed to accelerating progress of new treatments, preventions and, ultimately, a cure. Through partnerships and funded projects, it has been part of every major research advancement over the past 30 years.
For every dollar donated to Alzheimer’s Association: 27 cents is used for fundraising, 6 cents for administration; 73 cents is used for Alzheimer’s care, support, research, awareness and advocacy.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Since June 1986, when members, chapters, and states/provinces/nations started sending their contributions for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to International Headquarters to be recorded and forwarded, the membership has contributed more than $230,000.
Improved therapy has dramatically increased survival rates for children with cancer over the past three decades, but worldwide, fewer than 30% of children with cancer have access to modern treatment. The mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's International Outreach Program is to improve the survival rates of children with catastrophic illnesses worldwide, through the transfer of knowledge, technology, and organizational skills.
The Alpha Delta Kappa Foundation started a five-year St. Jude Altruistic Project during the 1981-1982 fiscal year to send at least a $60,000 annual contribution to St. Jude. This program and an additional $61,000 in recognition of our Founder, Agnes Shipman Robertson, was completed in the 1985-1986 fiscal year. Since that time, an annual contribution has been made from the Foundation funds to St. Jude for a total of $1,203,600. Adding the membership’s contribution of $23,000, Alpha Delta Kappa has contributed a grand total of $1,433,600 to help children plagued with dread disease through research and treatment. Adding donations made directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital from chapters on the local level, proceeds from Math-a-thon events, letter-writing campaigns and other efforts, cumulative Alpha Delta Kappa contributions have reached nearly $3 million.
Eighty-five cents of every dollar received supports the research and treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.