Despite FESJC struggles, Jordan Spieth makes big impact for St. Jude
The golfer and his wife made a donation to support research into treatments for the second most common form of childhood leukemia.
Topic: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
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August 2024
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Buckley: Collin Morikawa birdies, St. Jude benefits. That’s a win-win.
Every birdie by Collin Morikawa this week at TPC Southwind is money in the bag for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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St. Jude tops Gen-Z dream employer list
Coming of age in the COVID-19 pandemic may have influenced Gen Z’s career aspirations.
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July 2024
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Stigma, limited sex ed contribute to teen HIV uptick in Shelby County
Chris Sinnock, a social worker at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, cites bias against condoms and dating apps as two of the elements contributing to the spread of HIV.
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Four days, 465 miles, one goal: St. Jude supporters begin run to Illinois
The St. Jude Runs relay fundraiser is a tradition that dates back more than four decades and ends with a parade in Peoria, Illinois, featuring runners from Memphis, Chicago, St. Louis and three dozen other Midwestern cities.
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June 2024
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St. Jude gifts relic of namesake apostle to Midtown cathedral
At some point — no one really knows when — the saint’s relic made its way to Memphis as a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and has been in storage on its campus for 62 years.
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Registration opens for 2024 St. Jude Marathon Weekend
Organizers anticipate this year’s event will bring more than 22,000 people to Memphis, representing all 50 states and more than 75 countries.
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May 2024
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With big projects underway, St. Jude draws big support from corporate giants
From the Domino’s Village to the Chili’s Care Center, St. Jude’s campus is dotted with the names of corporate giants who’ve made some sizable pledges to the children’s hospital.
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Domino’s pledges record-breaking $300 million to St. Jude
Domino’s pledge will help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food.
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March 2024
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Soon-to-be Grizzlies dad made a pledge to St. Jude, but has catching up to do
Luke Kennard’s wife is due in two weeks. The Grizzlies guard said he suspects his desire to help St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will mean even more to him when he becomes a father himself.
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St. Jude taps exec to lead new tech commercialization team
As the hospital’s first-ever senior vice president of technology commercialization, former venture capitalist Lisa Jordan will help St. Jude researchers patent, license and commercialize their work, whether through collaboration with industry partners or by launching startup companies.
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February 2024
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St. Jude to air first-ever Super Bowl ad
The Spanish-language ad will give viewers a glimpse into a St. Jude patient’s “no more chemo” party, while inviting them to become ángeles de esperanza, or angels of hope, for the children.
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January 2024
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Downtown Chick-fil-A and ALSAC/St. Jude parking garage approved
A 2,500-space parking garage will be built in the eastern part of the St. Jude campus, and the Chick-fil-A Downtown is one step closer to construction.
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December 2023
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Le Bonheur names new president
After a national search, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital selected a native of Tunica who’s been with the hospital for more than 20 years.
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St. Jude Memphis Marathon runners show up ‘for the kids’
More than 20,000 people participated in the 22nd annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon Saturday morning, Dec. 2.
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St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend kicks off in Downtown Memphis
St. Jude Memphis Marathon participants come from all 50 states and Puerto Rico as well as 75 countries.
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Guest Column: St. Jude Marathon celebrates ‘best Memphis has to offer’
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November 2023
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Guest Column: St. Jude Marathon celebrates ‘best Memphis has to offer’
“This weekend is more than a race. It’s part of a uniting global movement rooted firmly in community.”
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‘It’s all for these kids:’ Thousands unite at the St. Jude Memphis Marathon
More than 20,000 participants from all 50 states and 75 countries crowded the streets of Downtown Memphis for one of the biggest fundraising events of the year in the fight against childhood cancer.
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Marlo Thomas brings Memphis, St. Jude’s ‘Thanks and Giving’ campaign to ‘Today’ show
Each day this Thanksgiving week, Marlo Thomas will appear on NBC’s “Today” show during segments that feature St. Jude patients and the hospital’s campus in Memphis.
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Death of St. Jude researcher is the ninth Downtown slaying this year
The slaying on Tennessee Street is the latest in city’s march toward another possible record year of homicides.
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Two charged in death of victim found on Tennessee Street
The victim was identified as St. Jude employee Alexander Bulakhov, 32, and comes amid increased concern about Downtown crime, including a recently released Downtown Safety Plan.
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September 2023
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St. Jude unveils six-story housing Downtown for patients, families
Pizza cutters were used in place of the usual oversized scissors at Wednesday’s ribbon cutting for The Domino’s Village, funded by pizza giant Domino’s as part of a 10-year, $100 million commitment to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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August 2023
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St. Jude announces more than $50 million to fund six employee projects
The projects are part of the hospital’s Blue-Sky program, which encourages innovative ideas from employees.
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You can cheer the shoes, but HUSH Y’ALL when golfers tee up
Custom golf tournament footwear, inspired by St. Jude, is part of designer Edward Bogard’s plan to change the world, one pair of shoes at a time.
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‘Our St. Jude miracle’ tees up at golf tourney
For FedEx St Jude Championship pro-am participant Zach Thomson, a childhood brain tumor brought him to Memphis and eventually, it led to his love of golf.
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