St. Jude’s

December 2013 Photo Gallery

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Published January 2, 2014, in Community Events, Happenings

Some of our favorite photos from December 2013 —

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“Arlington St. Jude” Photo Gallery

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Published December 9, 2013, in Arlington, Giving Back

Finish Line Photos of “Arlington St. Jude,” December 7, 2013

Read the article:  St. Jude Marathon Cancelled, But Not for Arlington Running Club

St. Jude Marathon Cancelled, but Not for Arlington Running Club

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Published December 7, 2013, in Arlington, Community Events, Giving Back

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Before the race, runners gathered for a chilly group photo.

A long-time St. Jude supporter, Ellen Young had trained for months with LiveFIT Running Club to run her first half-marathon on Saturday.  As a St. Jude Hero, she had also raised $500 for the children’s research hospital. So, she was disappointed to hear Friday night that the race had been called off due to weather conditions.  But Young quickly learned that a little cold weather and icy trees doesn’t keep Arlington runners at home. Young wasn’t surprised by any of this, commenting that “Arlington is a wonderful supportive community.”

Shortly after the official cancellation, LiveFIT Running Coach Courtney Barnes and LiveFIT owner Adina Wiseman were quickly making plans for their group to run the full distance through the streets of Arlington, Tennessee.  Barnes joked that she became an overnight Race Director as logistics fell into place.  Barnes mapped a 13.1 mile route and the families and friends of the runners set up water stations, complete with fruit along the way.

Fewer than 15 hours later, forty runners set off in 28 degree temperatures from Depot Square at 8:00 am. While most had a goal of completing a half-marathon distance, Barnes, along with Wendy Quinn, and Julie Baldridge, were on their second lap.  The trio had run the course at 5:30 am in order to check it out for the rest.  A few runners opted for a shorter 5K distance.

Finish Line

At the finish line, some of the 5K runners along with families and friends, get ready to cheer on the participants.

By 10:00 am, a lively bunch of friends and family had set up an official finish line in front of the local history Museum, complete with a red tape, signs, cowbells, and a bullhorn. As the first runners came into view, they were cheered to the finish, hugged, and quickly sent to warm up inside. And this reception was repeated for every single participant throughout the morning (and a few surprised joggers).

Volunteers, participants, supporters–all agreed that today’s event exemplified the small-town charm of Arlington. Where a race can be organized overnight, in below-freezing weather, and Santa comes to your post-race party.

If you’re wondering who won the Inaugural Arlington St. Jude’s?  LiveFIT trainer Becky Bowers said it best: “Forty runners means forty winners.” Sounds about right.

Finish Line Photo Gallery available here.

Runners with Santa

When Santa happened by, he joined in for a group photo at the post-race party.

 

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A “Dream” Home in Eads, Tennessee

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Published June 1, 2013, in Giving Back, Home & Garden

Photo by H. Michael Frase

Photo by H. Michael Frase

Special to The View 38002

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® is hosting a free open house to showcase the 2013 St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway built by Southern Serenity Homes and estimated to be valued at $475,000.

Located in Aston Park, a Renaissance Community in Eads, TN, the single-family home is approximately 4,000 square feet with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, luxurious master bath and covered patio.  Just by touring the home, visitors can register free to win the Open House Prize: a $5,000 shopping spree at Ashley Furniture HomeStore.

The event presents an opportunity for guests to see the neighborhood, floor plan and custom design, and reserve a $100 ticket for the chance to win the St. Jude Dream Home or other prizes.  Tickets reserved by midnight, on Sunday, June 2 are eligible to win a bonus prize of ayear’s worth of gas ($2,500 value), courtesy of Circle K .

The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is a 22-year tradition that is now one of the largest single-event fundraisers for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital nationwide.

To date, more than 300 houses have been awarded and the program has raised more than $240 million for St. Jude. The daily operating cost for the research hospital is $1.8 million, which is primarily covered by public contributions.

Proceeds from ticket sales for the 2013 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway will help children battling cancer and other deadly diseases. No family ever pays St. Jude for anything. St. Jude covers the cost of transportation, food, treatment and lodging. And, for every child treated at the hospital, thousands more have been saved worldwide through St. Jude discoveries.

This year’s sponsors include Southern Serenity Homes, Renaissance, WMC-TV5, KIX106, The Commercial Appeal, Wolfchase Honda, Circle K, national sponsors Brizo and Shaw Floors, among others.

If you go …

45 Dalton Cove, Eads, TN

Saturdays & Sundays from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm through June 16

Cost:  Free

For more information, call 1-800-224-6681 or stjude.org/dhmemphis