St Jude Childrens Hospital Blog

RUNNING FOR ST. JUDE Posted April 30, 2012 by Kim Brixton

Sheryl Crow joined more than 30,000 runners at the 2012 St. Jude Country Music Marathon & ½ Marathon held over the weekend. Crow is the first ambassador of the St. Jude Music Gives program, and she ran the Nashville half-marathon in support of the New Hope Academy, finishing the 13.1-mile race in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 14 seconds.

Two first time marathoners won the 13th running of Nashville’s 26.2 mile block party. Berry College sophomore Ryan James of Belfast, Maine won the race in 2 hours, 32 minutes and 50 seconds. At 19-years-old he became the youngest marathon champion in the history of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series.

Erin Sutton of Woodstock, Ga. won the women’s marathon in 2 hours, 54 minutes and 16 seconds to take home the $1,000 first prize after her debut.

Christian artist Toby Mac had a finish time of 2:18:39, Suzanne Alexander, host of "GAC Nights and On The Streets" (2:19:58) and Country Music artist Joanna Smith, who sang the national anthem and then completed the half-marathon in 2 hours, 22 minutes and 33 seconds running in support of St. Jude

St. Jude 50th Anniversary Challenge Posted April 10, 2012 by Kim Brixton

What’s the challenge?

Join us in celebrating 50 years of groundbreaking research and lifesaving care. Recruit friends and family members to make a donation of $25 or more, which can help St. Jude continue its mission of finding cures and saving children.

How does it work?

From April 4 through May 5, 2012, at midnight Central Standard Time (CST), the top three online fundraisers who bring in the largest number of one-time credit or debit card donations of $25 or more through their St. Jude fundraising site will each win:

two tickets to the St. Jude Presents John Rich & Friends Concert on June 5 in Memphis
a private backstage meet-and-greet with Rich
two round trip airline tickets to Memphis
a tour of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Participants who get at least ten one-time, $25 or more online credit or debit card donations through their St. Jude fundraising site will receive a St. Jude lapel pin.

How to participate

Register now to fundraise online.
Set up your personal fundraising page.
Easily ask friends and family for online donations of $25 or more by sending emails or posting to your social media profiles.

Determination of Winner

There are three (3) winners for the contest. The winners are the persons who obtain the most points by fundraising for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through their St. Jude fundraising site between April 4, 2012 and May 5, 2012. Each online credit or debit card donation of $25 or more counts as one point. If the same donor makes multiple online credit or debit card donations of $25 or more to a fundraising participant, only one $25 or more donation from that donor will count towards the fundraiser’s total points. A monthly online credit or debit card donation of $25 or more, such as a Partners In Hope pledge, will count as one point. Offline donations are EXCLUDED from the fundraiser’s points total.

Full Contest Rules

Please see the full contest rules prior to registration.

Honoring Danny Thomas And St. Jude Posted March 12, 2012 by Kim Brixton

The U.S. Postal Service issued a special stamp recognizing St. Jude Founder Danny Thomas. Click here to read more about this special honor.

St. Jude Kids Posted March 5, 2012 by Kim Brixton

The kids will grow up...and be, somebody great thanks to the continued efforts of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

St. Joseph Cares For St. Jude Posted March 1, 2012 by Kim Brixton

My friend Paul and his station Y-97.5 Country in St. Joseph Michigan are holding their annual radio thon for St. Jude today and tomorrow at The Silver Beach Center. We will follow up tomorrow with them to track their progress.

You can become a partner in hope if you are reading this. Just click here to find out more.

Danny Thomas Founder Of St. Jude Posted February 2, 2012 by Kim Brixton

Thousands of country radio professionals gathered last month in Memphis for The St. Jude Country Cares Seminar. We toured the hospital and took home valuable information to help us and our efforts to raise funds for the vital work that St. Jude continues to provide for those in need. In the picture below you'll see me!!! WIN 98-5's Kim Brixton, from the 'Kim & O'Reilly' show. It's my unique way of showing appreciation for Mr. Danny Thomas.

Country Really Cares For St. Jude Posted January 30, 2012 by Kim Brixton

Kix Brooks, Eli Young Band, and Martina McBride were just some of the artists that were in Memphis recently for The St. Jude Country Cares For Kids Seminar. Martina is shown coloring with one of the patients at St. Jude.

St. Jude Country Cares Posted January 16, 2012 by Kim Brixton

Many years ago, Alabama's Randy Owen rallied the world of country music to get involved with St. Jude's fundraising and aware raising efforts. Consequently it's fitting that he has an award named in his honor. This year The Randy Owen Angels Among Us Award was given to John Rich for his significant contribution to the hospital. Mr. Rich was the winner on the NBC Celebrity Apprentice Show. During the program he raised 1.4 million dollars. That amount was then given to St. Jude.

WIN 98-5's Kim Brixton was in Memphis when the award was presented.

American Idol Posted January 12, 2012 by Kim Brixton

In November, American Idol Season 10 finalist Lauren Alaina made her first visit to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This rising star was in Memphis to perform at the Graceland Annual Lighting Ceremony. Before the evening show, her wish was to spend the day at St. Jude.

Lauren toured the hospital and stopped along the way to visit with patients and their families. Her time spent with the patients inspired this artist to join the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids family of supporters. Just a couple of weeks after her visit to the hospital, Lauren performed a benefit concert for St. Jude.

Special Gift Posted December 23, 2011 by Kim Brixton

The Children of St. Jude have a special gift for you.

Please take a few minutes to watch.

Brad's The Man Posted December 22, 2011 by Kim Brixton

Cowboy Up's Brad Wilcox, organizer of Cow Jam Music Festival takes time for a picture backstage during Josh Gracin's performance. The show, held this past July was a benefit for St. Jude.