St Jude Childrens Hospital Blog

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Please take a few minutes to watch.

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.

Our St. Jude Cares For Kids Radiothon was held in September.  See WIN 98-5's Brand Manager PJ Lacey answer phones.

Our biggest fundraiser for St. Jude this past year was at Cowboy Up In Mendon.  'Cow Jam Music Fest' featuring Josh Gracin was a huge success.  See Josh Gracin below signing autographs for the fans.

Thank you to all of our WIN 98-5 listeners who supported our efforts to help St. Jude.

Whether it was the WIN 98-5 St. Jude Cares For Kids Radiothon, The Golf Outing at The Yarrow, Cow Jam at Cowboy UP, or any other event that we asked for your support, we want to thank you again.

We love to golf to help St. Jude.

Ashley, Angella and Julia show their WIN 98-5 team spirit for St. Jude.

Cow Jam Music Fest was one of the many events during the year that we organized for St. Jude.  Bobby Guy is pictured with a couple of siblings, Jamie & Stephanie.

Keep April 28th 2012 in mind....in particular if you plan to travel to Nashville TN.

It's all about finding cures and saving children.