ST. JUDE HOPE FOR THE CHILDREN

Hello Friends,

As we began discussing plans for the 12^th Annual St. Jude “Hope for the Children” event this coming September, we found ourselves, and the world, in unprecedented times. Many of us are going through unforeseen challenges, both personally and professionally. During these uncertain times, we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you do, and have done, for the children of St. Jude. Although we would love to be able to be together in person this September for our annual event, we have made the decision that we simply cannot this year. We have decided that the best way to honor the legacy of our event, and all of you who are a part of it, is to postpone our evening together until next September 2021.

We know that St. Jude holds a very special place in your hearts. We know how deeply you care for the children and families who rely on St. Jude, and we can assure you St. Jude is doing everything possible to protect the vulnerable children in its care.  However, we are all dealing with changes and trials in our lives. We humbly ask that, if your circumstances allow, and St. Jude is on your list of organizations to support during these times, you will consider a gift to St. Jude. Your support, now and always, helps ensure that no family ever receives a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a parent should worry about is helping their child live.

Together, we remain so proud of this hospital for its many medical breakthroughs and pioneering global initiatives that are impacting the lives of children everywhere.  Because St. Jude believes, where you live should not dictate if you live. This belief echoes my grandfather’s founding mission statement that St. Jude would be a hospital for children of every race, religion, creed, or color, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. In gratitude, we want to recognize that each and every one of you represent who we are at our best, when we look out for those most in need of help and hope.

Thank you for your unwavering support of St. Jude for all of these many years and for considering a donation now in these most difficult times.  Please be well and know that we are holding you all in our hearts, praying for your good health and looking forward to when we can gather together once again at the Wass home.

With love and gratitude for all you do,

Dionne & Trevor Kirschner and Nina & Ted Wass