Up ‘til Dawn had a “Captured for the Cure” fundraiser last week to raise money for St. Jude cancer patients.

Local campus organizations and student groups participated strictly for the benefits of cancer patients. The goal of the event was to raise $20 in 20 minutes. Teams were asked to sign up before the actual event and decide which time they would participate.

Students had to get inside a cage in front of everyone in the quad and say that they were “captured by cancer.” They then asked anyone who passed by to “bail them out” by donating money for the cure. Each team had to have five members and pay five dollars to participate.

“‘Captured for the Cure’ is just a great way to raise money on campus, and we look forward to doing it every year,” said Andres Granada, the executive director of Up ‘til Dawn.

Last year ULM ranked 14th in the nation after raising over $34 thousand through fundraising. This year the club hopes to raise $40 thousand.

Up ‘til Dawn is a nationwide student-run, student-led organization for those who are interested in gaining leadership skills, work experience and a philanthropic spirit.

“It’s a great feeling to help out those in need when you can,” said Tiffany Gaspard, a sophomore prepharmacy major from Cottonport, La.

This month, Up ‘til Dawn will have “Trunk or Treat,” but the club has not yet set a date for the event. The event will be located at the ULM track.