Opinion: Journey across the country this summer with St. Jude
In telling stories of St. Jude, we’re telling stories of Memphis, our home, the place Danny Thomas chose to realize his dream.
Richard C. Shadyac Jr. is president and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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In telling stories of St. Jude, we’re telling stories of Memphis, our home, the place Danny Thomas chose to realize his dream.
“Having FedEx’s influence in Memphis the past 50 years — from the high-profile items like FedExForum and the Grizzlies to actions that fly under the larger radar like all the FedEx Cares events in Memphis — has been incalculable in making our city as amazing as we all enjoy it to be.”
“On behalf of everyone at ALSAC and St. Jude, I’m grateful to Memphis for once again sharing its soul with the world during the FedEx St. Jude Championship.”
“This weekend is more than a race. It’s part of a uniting global movement rooted firmly in community.”
“Elmore Nickelberry was a man who fought for dignity, respect, and so much more. And, I believe, he has so much to teach us still today.”
For nearly 40 years, FedEx, St. Jude, Memphis and the entire Mid-South have united to spread this lifesaving mission to the world for one week.
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