I’m giving thanks. This past year, I came to know Mary Elizabeth. I’m grateful to pal Julie from Run Walk Repeat for making the virtual introduction to this angelic soul. “ME” was treated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, and her mom Mandi shared her daily wins and losses with us on Facebook. Though ME lost her battle this past September, for me she will always be the face of bravery, faith, and hope. I had led fundraising for St. Jude prior to “knowing” ME, and will do so again.
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This Thanksgiving season, Jimmy Kimmel will become the high-profile knight leading the charge; the 12th Annual Thanks and Giving Campaign has begun! You can join the growing army of supporters by reading their press release below; I personally have my eye on several items in the St. Jude Gift Shop.
This one’s for you Mary Elizabeth!
“I love being a part of the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign. It’s so important to me to support the work being done at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. I hope to inspire everyone to help in the battle against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases by donating to St. Jude this holiday season. With your help, we can give hope to children in communities across America and around the world that benefit from the lifesaving research and treatment being done every day at St. Jude.”
“Being in the music business has allowed me to travel the world and meet some amazing people. But nothing compares to the brave children I have met at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. They are so courageous as they fight against cancer and other life-threatening diseases. I am honored to be a part of the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign this holiday season and lend my voice and time in raising awareness to support St. Jude’s lifesaving mission of finding cures and saving children in communities across America and around the world.”
Tears…. "keep fighting no matter what…". Great post. These kids and families need us! I am so grateful that there is a place like St Jude for families so they don't have to worry about the cost of healthcare as their children fight for their lives.
And I am so grateful for YOU and your kind heart Julie- thank you!