February 12, 2001

WKU Students To Stay
'Up 'Til Dawn' For St. Jude Hospital

Bowling Green, Ky. - Western Kentucky University is teaming with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to host "Up 'til Dawn" on March 2. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the children of St. Jude's Hospital.

"Up 'til Dawn" will be at the Downing University Center from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. It will feature a number of activities to keep participants awake all night, including games, dancing, bands and prizes.

Participants can register as individuals for $75 or a team of 10 for $750.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital was founded in 1962 by the late entertainer Danny Thomas. It is the first institution established for the sole purpose of conducting basic and clinical research into childhood catastrophic diseases. St. Jude patients are treated regardless of their ability to pay.

For more information, contact Katie Staples at (270) 782-7852 or Heather Strode at (270) 745-2459.

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