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Through comprehensive fund raising
efforts and prudent management of donor funds, the Nashville
Alumnae Chapter has supported the Tri Delta Pediatric
Hematology Oncology Program at Vanderbilt's Children's Hospital
for over 36 years. Throughout the nation, hospitals for
childhood cancer have become the national philanthropy of Delta
Delta Delta sorority, primarily because of the outstanding work
done in Nashville and Southern California areas on behalf of
children's hospitals. The Tri Delta Pediatric
Hematology Oncology Program of Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
is a highly specialized medical facility offering comprehensive
treatment to children with cancer and blood diseases. The
emphasis is on family-centered, exceptional patient care and on
“translational research,” where innovative therapies are
rapidly brought to the bedside. The Director of Pediatric
Hematology-Oncology that we support and work closely with is Dr.
James Whitlock.
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Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
2220 Pierce Ave 397 PRB
Nashville, TN 37232-6310
Phone: (615) 936-1762
Fax: (615) 936-1767
Specialty:
Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric
Bio:
A native of upper East Tennessee, Dr. Whitlock
graduated cum laude from Southwestern at Memphis and
from Vanderbilt Medical School. He completed his
residency in Pediatrics and fellowship in Pediatric
Hematology-Oncology at Vanderbilt before joining the
faculty. He is board-certified in Pediatrics and in
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. His clinical
interests include the biology and treatment of acute
lymphocytic leukemia and acute nonlymphocytic
leukemia, the biology and treatment of Langerhans
cell histiocytosis and other forms of histiocytosis,
and the development of new agents for the treatment
of childhood cancers and blood diseases. He is
actively involved in clinical research in these
areas and has leadership roles in the Children's
Oncology Group (COG), the Histiocyte Society, the
Histiocytosis Association of America, and the
Pediatric Oncology Experimental Therapeutics
Investigators' Consortium (POETIC). |
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Degree:
MD - Vanderbilt University, 1984 |
Post Graduate Training:
Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
Patient Care Emphasis:
Pediatric Hematology
Pediatric Oncology |
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Connie Ford, RN,
BSN, CPON - Manager, Patient Care Services
Hematology-Oncology Nurse |
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Bio:
Connie Ford is the Manager for Patient Care Services
for the Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology at
the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at
Vanderbilt. Connie graduated from Middle Tennessee
State University in 1979 with an Associate Degree in
Nursing. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in
Nursing in 2001 and will complete her Masters Degree
in Healthcare Administration in December, 2005.
Connie began her nursing career as a Pediatric Staff
Nurse at Vanderbilt in 1979. She became the
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Case Manager in 1996.
During this time she has served as the data manager
for the international Children’s Oncology Group
(COG), research nurse for COG investigational
studies and served on the committee for the
multi-institutional ALL study. Connie recently was
elected to serve on the Nursing Discipline
Nominating Committee of COG.
Connie is well known for her passion for her work,
knowledge and expertise in nursing care of children
with cancer and blood disorders, her support of
family centered care and work with the Bereavement
Committee. She has played a key role in the
planning of both the Children’s Hospital and the
Doctor’s Office Tower and the successes that we have
enjoyed to date. |
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Delta Delta Delta Foundation
In 2008 we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the
Delta Delta Delta
Foundation, which continues to brighten the future for today's young sisters
by providing extraordinary scholarship and leadership opportunities.
In 2007, scholarships (awarded for academic excellence, extracurricular
involvement, and community service) resulted in $82,500+ for 45 outstanding
undergraduate and graduate sisters. Through the Crescent Funds, we directed
more than $70,000 to members in financial crisis. And some $151,000 funded
leadership and educational endeavors available to sisters at every chapter.
Such assistance strengthens the perpetual bond of friendship in a unique and
lasting way.
Please let your light shine on tomorrow by giving to the Annual Fund today.
Click on the link below that will take you directly to the DDD Executive
Office/Foundation website: http://www.tridelta.org/foundation/.
To make a donation
to the DDD Foundation
CLICK HERE
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Eve
of Janus
- July 31, 2010
For more information or to volunteer, e-mail one of us!
The General Chairman are:
Amy Tanksley: atanksley@uncleclassicbarbershop.com
Andrea Smith: asmith@nashvilleopera.org
Phyllis Ekdall: Phyllis.ekdall@Vanderbilt.edu
CLICK HERE
for the 2009 Eve of Janus Committee Chairmen
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Go to
www.EveofJanus.com for
more information.
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In
its thirty-ninth year, the Eve of Janus, which raises
funds for the Tri Delta Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Program, is Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital’s
longest-running fundraising event. Begun in 1970 by Tri Delta Alumnae Patsy Bradshaw, Mary Ann Chaffin and Sandra Polk, The Eve has become an important Nashville tradition. Funds raised from the Eve go directly to the Tri Delta Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic to support the program's vital contributions in research, education and patient care. Through The Eve, the Nashville Tri Delta Alumnae Chapter has contributed over three million dollars to Children's Hospital.
Due in large part to the Nashville Alumnae Chapter's efforts to raise funds to support pediatric cancer research, the Delta Delta Delta National Fraternity adopted childhood cancer as its national philanthropic project. Locally, the Tri Delta Chapter at Vanderbilt University also raises funds each year for childhood cancer through its annual Delta Underground event.
The Signs of the Times are outstanding young women who are selected to be honored during the presentation at The Eve of Janus Ball. This tradition remained unchanged for thirty-seven years. However, in 2003 outstanding young men were selected and honored as well. The young men, known as Marshals, act as escorts for the Signs during their presentation. The Nashville Tri Delta Alumnae Chapter is delighted that these exceptional young women and men have accepted the invitation to be recognized and to be supportive of the Tri Delta Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic at the Monroe Carell, Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
The Tri Delta Pediatric Hematology Oncology Program
of Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital is a highly
specialized medical facility offering comprehensive
treatment to children with cancer and blood diseases.
The emphasis is on family-centered, exceptional patient
care and on “translational research,” where
innovative therapies are rapidly brought to the bedside.
Although cure rates are up, the incidence of
cancer continues to rise in all age, racial and ethnic
subgroups—especially in adolescents. The
following facts may surprise you:
- One
in every 330 Americans develops cancer before the age
of 20.
- This
year, over 12,500 children will be diagnosed with
cancer in the United States.
- In
the past twenty years, the cure rate for childhood
cancers has more than doubled, from approximately 30%
to about 75%.
- Despite
these advances, cancer is the second leading cause of
death in children after trauma.
The Tri Delta Pediatric
Hematology Oncology Program works closely with the Vanderbilt
Ingram Cancer Center, which is one of a select
group of National Cancer Institute-designated cancer
centers in the southeast and the only one in Tennessee
dedicated to providing the most promising therapies and
advancing research in all types of cancer in children
and adults.
For more information and to find out how you can help, call Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Development office at 615.322.7450. |
Click
Here to see the Cancer Fact Sheet
 Tri Delta raises $10 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, just four years after the $10 million in 10 years goal was set in 2006.
The Fraternity made the big announcement at Tri Delta's 54th biennial Convention in Orlando, Fla., on July 2. And, we were also proud to announce that not only did Tri Delta raise $10 million in 4 years, but we surpassed our goal by $600,000.
Read more about the announcement and St. Jude on the Tri Delta website.
Check out a few new and easy ways to support St. Jude on behalf of Tri Delta:
Pathway to Hope - brick campaign
Now your name, pledge class or chapter can be placed in lasting tribute on the newest Pathway to Hope at St. Jude. In fact, St. Jude is holding a space for a Tribute Brick just for you. This is your opportunity to leave your legacy on a brick located in front of the hospital. Learn about a sister's story, Malise Culpepper, Alabama and her family's St. Jude story. Reserve your brick today and leave that lasting Tri Delta legacy.
Online Fundraising - groups or individuals
You can make a donation today through Tri Delta's online fundraising site that directly supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Select Sponsor Event at the top of the page to see if there are any events taking place in your area or Register to create your own online fundraising page. Collegiate or alumnae chapters can use this site for upcoming events or individual members can set-up a page and share with friends and family members to support their efforts to raise money for St. Jude. It's really simple, and all money raised goes to help those children battling cancer and other catastrophic diseases at St. Jude.
Lastly, Tri Delta's Executive Board is in the process of working with St. Jude to finalize Tri Delta's next naming opportunity that will be announced in the coming weeks. So we will be sure to share this exciting new goal with you very soon.
Tri Delta has distinguished itself through its values of unselfish leadership and self-sacrifice. We have forged a perpetual bond of friendship with this hospital, and helping children allows us to realize our purpose as an organization and as individual members of Tri Delta committed to serving others. Share Tri Delta's exciting news of raising $10 million in 4 years for St. Jude and we encourage you to continue to support St. Jude and help Tri Delta surpass our next goal.
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