What is the St Jude Children's Hospital commercial about?
I hate this commercial and I must vent. The commercial is for St. Jude Children's Hospital. It's a full 2 minutes long and features footage of children suffering from cancer while a mournful and religious-sounding song plays.
Why is Marla Thomas in St Jude's Hospital commercials?
A little background - when Danny Thomas was just starting out, he would pray that he would one day become famous. And he swore to St. Jude that if he ever did make it big in Hollywood, he would do something very generous. Hence, the birth of St. Jude's hospital. That's why now you see Marla Thomas in the commercials.
Who are the patients at St Jude?
Our patients are kids who dance, participate in sports, travel and everything in between. They come from all 50 states and around the world. Read about what makes them each a special kid and their journey through treatment of pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases at St. Jude.
Do families ever get paid from St Jude?
Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Make a donation to help end childhood cancer, or sign up for our newsletter to learn about our ongoing research and fundraising events. What is it like to be a patient of St. Jude?
What happened to Lila from the St. Jude commercial?
🎉 After finishing her treatment, one of the things Lila loves the most in this new chapter is her long hair. Now, she is preparing to continue studying virtually while she dreams of one day having a career in pediatric oncology at #StJude.
What happened to Lucas from St. Jude?
In 2016, Lucas was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, and after obtaining a referral, his family traveled from Chile to St. Jude for his treatment. Today, Lucas is back home and cancer-free.
Who is the child on the St. Jude logo?
This original photo of St. Jude founder Danny Thomas with Lisa Smith appeared in a Mazda commercial more than 40 years after it was taken. “I know St. Jude did everything in their power to save Lisa, especially at that time,” she said.
How many Ukrainian children are at St. Jude?
Jude has helped more than 730 Ukrainian children move to other institutions across the Europe and Canada, and now to St. Jude in the United States with more potential patients and families to arrive in the future. Four more Ukrainian children with cancer and their 11 family members arrived at St.
How much did Danny Thomas give to St Judes?
Over six years, Thomas had raised $1,250,000 for the hospital, and all he needed was a final $500,000 to get construction started. Thomas saw the hospital as urgent because it would provide free treatment to kids suffering from leukemia.
What is the salary of the CEO of St. Jude's children's hospital?
The 14 most highly compensated employees were reported to be: $1,278,550: James R Downing, President, CEO. $ 958,886: Richard C Shadyac, Ex-Officio Director (compensation from ALSAC)