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Set your watches! Final registration window for St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend opens June 4

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月曜日, 6月 3, 2024
General Sports, Oncology, General Health, Philanthropy, Hospitals, Sports, Children, Running, Fund Raising, Foundation, Science, Other Philanthropy, Consumer, Health, Research, Friends, Juice Plus, ALSAC, Travel, Housing, Child, Juice, Volunteering, Nursing

“St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend unites thousands from across the country and around the world in support of a singular mission – to help raise the funds and awareness to advance the life-saving mission of St. Jude. This powerful commitment fuels us all – runners, volunteers, spectators and supporters -- toward the finish line,” said Richard C. Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “We are deeply grateful to every person who joins us in this hometown event for St. Jude. By registering, you are helping St. Jude provide cutting-edge treatments at no cost to families. We won’t stop until no child – anywhere – dies from cancer.”

Key Points: 
  • Ahead of Global Running Day on June 5, registration opens tomorrow for remaining entries to the 2024 St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend presented by Juice Plus+, the largest single-day fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® .
  • St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend has raised more than $135 million for St. Jude kids and families since 2001.
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  • Invite family, friends and colleagues to join you and register for St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend at StJude.org/marathon .

Varsity Spirit President Bill Seely Named First-Ever Corporate Champion of St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend

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火曜日, 5月 14, 2024
Retail, University, Primary, Secondary, Education, Oncology, Philanthropy, Hospitals, Sports, Children, Running, Fund Raising, Foundation, Food, Beverage, Consumer, Health, Transport, Organization, Varsity Spirit, Corporation, Varsity, Juice, ALSAC, Hospital, Spirited, Volunteering, Child, Varsity Brands

Bill Seely, president of Varsity Spirit , a division of Varsity Brands and a leader in cheerleading, dance team, and band apparel, camps, competitions, and yearbooks, will serve as the first Corporate Champion of St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend presented by Juice Plus+®, the largest single-day fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® .

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  • Bill Seely, president of Varsity Spirit , a division of Varsity Brands and a leader in cheerleading, dance team, and band apparel, camps, competitions, and yearbooks, will serve as the first Corporate Champion of St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend presented by Juice Plus+®, the largest single-day fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240514515987/en/
    Bill Seely, president of Varsity Spirit, a division of Varsity Brands and a leader in cheerleading, dance team, and band apparel, camps, competitions, and yearbooks, will serve as the first Corporate Champion of St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend presented by Juice Plus+®, the largest single-day fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.
  • “As Corporate Champion for St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, I am honored to lead the charge to raise funds and awareness for the kids and families at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,” said Seely.
  • Seely has long supported St. Jude individually as a St. Jude Hero and through Varsity Brands programs such as Team Up for St. Jude and Spirited by Varsity.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Donates over $530K to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® through Annual Holiday Partnership

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024
Pajamas, Outdoor, Hospital, ALSAC, Partnership, Patient, Creativity, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Organization, Nursing

KATY, Texas, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced the donation of over $530,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. The donation is a result of a collaboration between the two organizations to create holiday-inspired t-shirts and pajamas that are uniquely designed by patients at St. Jude Children's Hospital. Of each product sold, a portion of the proceeds were donated back to St. Jude.

Key Points: 
  • KATY, Texas, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") ( Nasdaq: ASO ) today announced the donation of over $530,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® .
  • The donation is a result of a collaboration between the two organizations to create holiday-inspired t-shirts and pajamas that are uniquely designed by patients at St. Jude Children's Hospital.
  • Of each product sold, a portion of the proceeds were donated back to St. Jude.
  • "Academy Sports + Outdoors is proud to partner with an organization like St. Jude who continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young patients and their families," said Matt McCabe, Academy Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer.

Domino’s® Announces Historic Goal to Raise $300 Million to Benefit the Lifesaving Mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024
Restaurant, Bar, Philanthropy, Family, Oncology, Consumer, Hospitals, Food, Beverage, Fund Raising, Foundation, Retail, Children, Other Philanthropy, Health, Cancer, ALSAC, Travel, Housing, Survival, Partnership, Research, Assessment, Russell Weiner, Patient, Child, Multimedia, Dominoes, Triage, Growth, Hospital

Weiner announced an historic goal to bring Domino's fundraising total to $300 million by 2034 to benefit the lifesaving mission of  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Key Points: 
  • Weiner announced an historic goal to bring Domino's fundraising total to $300 million by 2034 to benefit the lifesaving mission of  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
  • Domino’s also supports St. Jude year-round by providing customers the ability to round up their change to advance ongoing work by St. Jude to accelerate research and treatment of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
  • The facility was funded by Domino’s as part of a 10-year, $100 million commitment to St. Jude announced in 2020.
  • In addition, Domino's continues to have a prominent presence on the St. Jude campus with the Assessment and Triage Clinic Delivered by Domino’s and the Domino’s Event Center.

Honoring three dreamers: Entrepreneur, artist, civic leader to receive top accolades at St. Jude Spirit of the Dream

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火曜日, 5月 7, 2024
Philanthropy, Oncology, Consumer, Continuing, Hospitals, University, Fund Raising, Education, Foundation, Children, Other Philanthropy, Health, Sickle cell disease, African Americans, National Cancer Institute, Business, Alpha Phi Alpha, Food, Commerce, National Medical Association, African, Greater Memphis Chamber, NCI-designated Cancer Center, Chamber of commerce, Love, Life, Coors Brewing Company, Child, Dream, Delta, Family, Executive, Hospital, ALSAC, Travel, Housing, Book, Research, Employment, Multimedia, Organization, Society, Cancer, Hope, Federal Reserve Bank, Survival rate, Writing, The J.M. Smucker Company, Legacy Award, Honeywell, Nursing

The annual St. Jude Spirit of the Dream presented by W&T Contracting Corporation announced today the recipients of its two highest accolades: the Legacy Award and the St. Jude Spirit of the Dream award.

Key Points: 
  • The annual St. Jude Spirit of the Dream presented by W&T Contracting Corporation announced today the recipients of its two highest accolades: the Legacy Award and the St. Jude Spirit of the Dream award.
  • Honors a person or institution embodying the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and its founder Danny Thomas.
  • Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness.
  • Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org , liking St. Jude on Facebook , following St. Jude on X , Instagram , LinkedIn and TikTok , and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

SIGNET JEWELERS RAISES RECORD-BREAKING $8.75M BENEFITING ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL®

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火曜日, 4月 16, 2024
Sale, Cancer, Hope, ALSAC, Sterling, Signet Jewelers, Survival rate, Estate (law), Partnership, Research, Zale Corporation, Patient, Child, Jewellery

AKRON, Ohio, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Signet Jewelers, the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, which includes KAY Jewelers, Zales, Jared and Banter by Piercing Pagoda, announced today it has raised $8.75 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® in connection with its previously announced commitment to raise $100 million.

Key Points: 
  • This record-breaking contribution is Signet's largest one-time donation to St. Jude yet and represents the highest amount Signet has ever raised in one year for St. Jude.
  • Signet's over 26,000 North American team members proudly support the work with St. Jude.
  • The St. Jude LIFE Study program is an unprecedented research study aimed at increasing survivorship and also helping cancer survivors to thrive.
  • In October, Signet celebrated raising more than $100 million throughout its 25-year partnership with St. Jude and committed to raising another $100 million.

Rasheeda S. Liberty Appointed as first Black woman to serve on ALSAC Professional Advisory Board

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月曜日, 3月 25, 2024
Children, University, Education, Health, Philanthropy, Oncology, Hospitals, Fund Raising, Foundation, Consumer, Continuing, Sigma Gamma Rho, Liberty, Sport, Rasheeda, International, Research, Insurance, ALSAC, Hospital, Nursing

Leader and philanthropist Rasheeda S. Liberty has been appointed to serve on the ALSAC Professional Advisory Board, marking a milestone as the first Black woman to hold this prestigious position.

Key Points: 
  • Leader and philanthropist Rasheeda S. Liberty has been appointed to serve on the ALSAC Professional Advisory Board, marking a milestone as the first Black woman to hold this prestigious position.
  • As the International President for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Liberty has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to philanthropy.
  • Her professional background adds versatility to the ALSAC Professional Advisory Board.
  • She stated, "It is an honor to be appointed to the ALSAC Professional Advisory Board and to serve alongside esteemed colleagues in support of such a vital cause.

Urban One’s inspirational stations raise $1.5 Million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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火曜日, 3月 12, 2024
Entertainment, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Family, Oncology, Consumer, Hospitals, Fund Raising, TV and Radio, Parenting, Children, Finance, Health, Friends, VaShawn Mitchell, Urban One, Partnership, William Moore, Travel, Child, Food, Radio, Life, ALSAC, Radio 1, Housing, Hospital, Partner, Shackles (Praise You)

Radio One and Reach Media, the audio divisions of Urban One, Inc., joined forces with St. Jude to raise $1,553,247 nationally during the 17th annual St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ® Radiothon on Feb. 29 and March 1.

Key Points: 
  • Radio One and Reach Media, the audio divisions of Urban One, Inc., joined forces with St. Jude to raise $1,553,247 nationally during the 17th annual St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ® Radiothon on Feb. 29 and March 1.
  • Over the past 17 years, the Urban One partnership has helped the children and families of St. Jude by raising $22 million during the St. Jude Urban Cares.
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    Erica Campbell with St. Jude patient Avery and her mom, Valentine.
  • “For 17 years, our partners and friends at urban music stations nationwide have united listeners to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,” said Richard C. Shadyac Jr. , President and CEO of ALSAC , the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. announces new $2 million fundraising commitment for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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月曜日, 3月 11, 2024
Other Consumer, Other Philanthropy, Men, Children, Oncology, Hospitals, Fund Raising, Consumer, Foundation, Social Media, Philanthropy, General Health, African American, Health, Communications, Continuing, University, Education, Friends, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Partnership, Young Lives vs Cancer, Travel, Research, Child, Cancer, Food, Life, ALSAC, Housing, Hospital, Multimedia, Masonic Temple, Nursing

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., a beacon of service and commitment, celebrated its enduring alliance with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® at the Vicennium Partnership Banquet at the Masonic Temple.

Key Points: 
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., a beacon of service and commitment, celebrated its enduring alliance with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® at the Vicennium Partnership Banquet at the Masonic Temple.
  • The event was hosted by the Memphis (TN) Alumni Chapter, the University of Memphis Chapter, the Kappa Beta of Kappa Alpha Psi, and sponsored by the local Memphis Kappa Alpha Psi ®Achievement Foundation.
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    Members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and announce a new $2 million fundraising commitment.
  • "We value our partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and this new fundraising commitment will further help us support research and treatment of catastrophic childhood diseases and illness," said Jimmy McMikle, Kappa Alpha Psi’s Grand Polemarch [International President].

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital/ALSAC Rings The Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell on Leap Day

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木曜日, 2月 29, 2024
Professional Services, Family, Philanthropy, Oncology, Consumer, Hospitals, Fund Raising, Parenting, Children, Finance, Other Philanthropy, Health, Love, Bell, Multimedia, Hospital, Hope, NCI-designated Cancer Center, Food, National Cancer Institute, ALSAC, Survival rate, Child, Housing, Travel, Cancer

This Leap Day, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® rang the Opening Bell at The Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square.

Key Points: 
  • This Leap Day, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® rang the Opening Bell at The Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square.
  • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
  • Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness.
  • Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org , liking St. Jude on Facebook , following St. Jude on X , Instagram , LinkedIn and TikTok , and subscribing to its YouTube channel.