Marathon runners are called St. Jude Heroes, but ‘everyone knows’ young patients are the truly brave ones
Thousands of runners take off at the start of the St. Jude Marathon in Downtown Memphis on Dec. 6 2025. (Wes Hale/Special to The Daily Memphian)
More than 22,000 runners took part in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Saturday, which officials hope will raise $16 million for the hospital
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St. Jude Memphis Marathon St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Fundraising cancerJody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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