St. Jude

Every year I am grateful for people that come into my life, the ability to attend amazing events and that I have the opportunity for a little downtime and fun with my family. It's hard to narrow them down to just five, but as I look back at 2013 these are some of my favorites.  Even the simplest of time spent with family should be considered a highlight.  Hopefully this blog helps you ponder your life and appreciate all that you experienced too!

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Harold Ankrum and his crew of volunteers are SUCH kind-hearted, compassionate people.  They started out with the Flapjack Fiasco and the Golf Fiasco in August and now we're anxiously awaiting the 2nd Annual Hog Roastin' Fiasco this Saturday.  The best part is that proceeds benefit the kids of St. Jude Children's Hospital.  New this year, the very first Harold's Horseshoe Fiasco!  Come enjoy hand crafted pork sandwiches and all the fun!!!

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So, the Grandma's Lottery is done and you weren't one of the lucky ones. Don't stop training, because there is a way to secure a guaranteed race number for this year's Grandma's full or half marathon, with a bonus, you can save some money on new running shoes too!

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Join us in helping St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by becoming a partner in hope, your small monthly donation can help St. Jude fight and eventually win the battle against childhood cancers.

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When a St. Jude patient finishes their chemotherapy the staff of nurses and doctors give the patient a "No Mo Chemo Party" which consists of a special song, some confetti and lots of smiles.

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Here is a video of Tyler, a St. Jude Children's Research Hospital patient, showing us around the hospital and introducing us to his doctor, nurses and teacher, that's right his teacher. St. Jude has a full functioning school onsite for patients to keep current on school work while receiving treatment, it's just one of the many things your donation will help with when you become a partner in hope.

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Join us in helping the St. Jude mission by becoming a partner in hope during our 2013 radiothon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Your donation will help make sure that no family ever gets a bill for treatment, lodging or travel while under the care of St. Jude.

Meet Avery, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor days before her first birthday and she is a St. Jude patient.

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Listen Wednesday and Thursday to hear songs of inspiration and stories from families that have benefited from the life saving research at St. Jude, the hospital without walls.  We call it a "hospital without walls" because they share their information around the world at no cost.  Children here in the Northland are being treated with protocol developed at St. Jude.

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I'll be honest with you.  There are days when I feel like I haven't really done any good after a day of work.  Maybe I did my job well that day and got a lot done, but what really have I done that's impacted anyone else?  I'm not a doctor, school teacher, or counselor.  When it comes down to it, I'm an entertainer.  I crack jokes, play music, occasionally pass on important information, etc... but I don't really better the world in a significant way each day.  Luckily, from time to time each year, I can feel like I've done something by supporting St. Jude.

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Participants in this year's Country Music Marathon are in for a real treat. Country crooner Craig Morgan has agreed to be the race's headlining performer. Sarah Darling will join Morgan at a post-race concert at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium at 7PM on Saturday, April 27.

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital isn't your average hospital, not only do St. Jude patients get world class care at no cost to them, but the hospital does a great job of not making itself a typical hospital by using wagons instead of wheelchairs or full colored painted murals on many of the hospital walls or even special visits to brighten spirits

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In the midst of chemotherapy and radiation, Sarah Marchbank knew exactly what she had to do: dance on.  I know how hard it is to keep moving through my day when I'm not feeling well.  Sarah's story is filled with courage and tenacity!

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