About Math-A-Thon

Math-A-Thon is a volunteer-based fundraising program for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The program includes a free math curriculum supplement for grades K-9 that students complete after obtaining sponsorships from family and friends.

Benefits

The benefits of Math-A-Thon add up to help a good cause. Students who participate will:

• improve math and comprehension skills
• solve age-appropriate math problems
• understand the importance of helping others

This all equals help for St. Jude patients battling cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.

How it Works

1. The Math-A-Thon DVD is shown and students take home the Student/Parent Guide.
2. Students return the signed permission/consent form to the coordinator.
3. Students obtain sponsors, and then complete their Funbook by solving a variety of math problems.
4. After completing the problems, students collect donations from their sponsors and return them to their coordinator.
5. Students and schools earn prizes depending on total funds collected.