St. Jude has an important cause. They help save children’s lives and ease their parent’s financial worries. Because of St. Jude’s cause, they’ve got celebrities and numerous corporations backing their funding. With a cause like St. Jude’s, how can people refuse to help them?
In the end, their cause is simple. St. Jude Hospital ultimately pays for the cost of food, travel and lodging for the patient and family member. They claim that no child at St. Jude has been turned away just because the parents could not pay. St. Jude has also figured out ways to lessen medical side effects and improve treatment for cancers, particularly those that require radiation. St. Jude’s is doing everything in its power to make a huge difference and with their celebrities, they are.
St. Jude is a children’s hospital that has recruited several celebrities for support. The hospital’s mission is to find cures for disease and to save children. Celebrities include Marlo Thomas, Jennifer Aniston, Robin Williams, Morgan Freeman, Dwayne Wade and George Lopez. Other celebrities include Daisy Fuentes, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Danny Gokey, Jewel, Jo Dee Messina, Julianne Hough and Katharine McPhee.
St. Jude and their cause can benefit because of their large group of celebrities. Of all their celebrities, chances are someone would find at least one likable. This heightens the chances of a person giving a donation to the hospital. Having celebrity power is so important in getting public attention and gaining donations.
St. Jude doesn’t only get celebrity support, but also corporate support. They’ve got numerous companies backing up their cause, including National Beverage, Jones New York, Trump, Anne Taylor, New York City and Company, Expedia, Old Navy, Kay Jewelers, Gymboree, Ticketmasters, Chicos, Dollar General, Saks Fifth Avenue, William and Sonoma and so much more. St. Jude also offers volunteer opportunities.