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Tri-Delta to host dessert for cancer research
By Meredith Cranch
Put away your South Beach Diet book, forget about Atkins, and go over your Weight Watcher’s points, its that time of year when Delta Delta Delta wants you to stuff your face with sweets.
Delta Delta Delta is holding its annual Delta Desserts this Wednesday evening at the Tri-Delta house. Tickets are $4, benefiting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and Jennifer Shih, a Tri-Delta alum who had a heart transplant in September.
Shih is the daughter of Jason and Janet Shih, both members of the LSU faculty and staff. She is a graduate of LSU and was a member of the Delta Omega chapter of Tri-Delta. Shih was recently diagnosed with a rare disease called Giant Cell Myocarditis, in which a heart transplant was needed. Shih is presently doing well, but due to the high costs of medical treatment, the Shih family turned to Tri-Delta to help out with the expenses.
Delta Desserts is one of two fund raisers that Tri-Delta puts on through the school year. It is a buffet to satisfy your sweet tooth with everything from cookies to a flowing chocolate fountain.
Local bakeries and restaurants donated some of the desserts, while sorority members provided some baked goods of their own. “Something new we are excited about is the chocolate fountain provided by Unique Cuisine—everybody is amazed by it”, said Elizabeth McCollister, Tri-Delta Philanthropy chair.
Tri-Delta members will personally deliver the charity money raised during this event during their annual trip to Memphis.
“This year we are trying to raise about $4,000 through ticket sales to LSU students, faculty, and people in the Baton Rouge community”, said McCollister.
St. Jude patients, Jennifer Shih, and Tri-Deltas are not the only people anticipating the event.
“My friends in other sororities are always asking me when Delta Desserts is going to be,” said Tri-Delta sophomore, Kim Miller. “They enjoy it because we get to hang out while eating tasty treats and helping out a good cause.”
“We’re excited about Delta Desserts, Courtney Prince, the President of Delta Delta Delta, said. “We usually have a great turnout—the house is packed with friends, family, classmates, and teachers with plates full of cookies, cake, and brownies.”
The fundraiser also includes its own entertainment package. A background of music by open-mic night favorite and Tri-Delta member, Annie Claire LaBorde, will fill the air along with the aroma of fresh baked goods.
“We encourage everybody to stop by the Tri-Delta house on Wednesday evening, from 7 to 9 p.m. to enjoy the sweets, all while helping out St. Jude’s and one of our Tri-Delta sisters,” said McCollister.
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This article was originally posted on November 03, 2004