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St. Jude's Memphis Marathon Weekend
Posted on 12/7/14 at 6:30 pm
Posted on 12/7/14 at 6:30 pm
St. Jude's is AMAZING ... my first visit to Memphis and so glad I did the hospital tour. Absolutely incredible .. made me so very thankful that my 3 children haven't needed their services BUT I'm so glad that it's there for those who have. Not one St. Jude patient is ever billed for anything ... NOTHING. Treatment. Housing/food/travel for families. NOTHING. All supported through donations of individuals and corporate donations as well as weekends like the one we just attended.
Was set to run the half but due to recent lack of running due to surgery, was instructed by doc and PT to do the 5k. Through mile through the campus was awesome ...
If you're in that area and have never participated, consider doing so. If you're a runner and want to do great things, participate in the weekend. You won't regret it.
Was set to run the half but due to recent lack of running due to surgery, was instructed by doc and PT to do the 5k. Through mile through the campus was awesome ...
If you're in that area and have never participated, consider doing so. If you're a runner and want to do great things, participate in the weekend. You won't regret it.
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Posted on 12/7/14 at 6:38 pm to tiger91
My 85 year old grandpa used to do that marathon every year and has a bunch of trophies for being so old and fast
This post was edited on 12/7/14 at 6:38 pm
Posted on 12/7/14 at 6:48 pm to tiger91
91, good for you. Things like this are good for the soul. 
Posted on 12/7/14 at 6:52 pm to tiger91
Former LSU Safety Jeffery Dale is an administrator at St Jude 
Posted on 12/7/14 at 7:23 pm to tiger91
They also rent super hero and sesame street costumes and have people go visit the kids. Not sure how many times a year they do it, but I know it's at least a couple.
Pretty amazing what a few hours of your time can do for someone.
Pretty amazing what a few hours of your time can do for someone.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 7:50 pm to tiger91
Good on you, 91. Had a friend go up there to do the half, heard more good stories from them. I plan to try and make it next year. 
Posted on 12/7/14 at 7:51 pm to tiger91
I'd really like to see that place and take the tour
I've thought about what it would be like to work there
I've thought about what it would be like to work there
Posted on 12/7/14 at 7:53 pm to tiger91
St. Jude's is my charity on smile.amazon.com. Such a good place.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 8:52 pm to tiger91
We did the tour and fundraiser last year. I expected it to be sad, but it is a very upbeat place for the most part. Their research and treatment directly impacts so many lives. That's one of the very best charities IMO
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:06 pm to tiger91
The wife and I will be running this next year. It's a great race for a great purpose.
Posted on 12/7/14 at 9:14 pm to tiger91
St.Judes is the one donation I make every month and never regret or doubt. Don't know if I could handle a tour tho. The commercials kill me every time I see them.
Posted on 12/8/14 at 4:05 pm to tiger91
Agreed. Amazing event. This was my wife's 4th time running here. She has done the half three times and the full for the first time this year. I always enjoy tagging along. It's a great weekend trip, and St Jude and the city of Memphis do a great job hosting the event.
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