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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. To support this important cause, well-known podcast network Relay has launched its annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee. Since 2019, the Relay community has raised more than $4 million for the hospital.

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St. Jude promises that no child is denied treatment, with families never receiving a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food:
The mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay.
St. Jude says the majority of funds that it needs to operate must be raised from generous supporters, so consider making a donation today if you are able to.

St. Jude says it has helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate in the U.S. from 20% in 1962 to more than 80% today — it is truly inspiring, life-saving work.

Relay has multiple Apple-related podcasts, such as Connected, hosted by Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley, and Federico Viticci. Hackett's son received treatment at St. Jude as an infant, so this initiative is near and dear to him and his family.

Donations can be made on the Relay for St. Jude website, with rewards such as Relay stickers, wallpapers, and a macOS screensaver available depending on how much you donate. You can also start your own fundraiser team and earn additional rewards.

If you cannot donate, consider spreading the word about the fundraiser.

Thank you.

Article Link: Apple Podcasters Launch Childhood Cancer Fundraiser — Donate Today
 
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And please remember... your local children's hospital likely has a cancer program, too. For the same reasons you might donate to St. Jude (a worthy cause!) a donation to your local program is also a good thing.

In 2022 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s reserves grew to $7.6 billion, as other children's cancer nonprofits struggled to raise cash (link).

It's been hard for me to rationalize giving to them, but I like the idea of a donation to the local children's hospital.
 
yes. a great cause. pls consider giving.

i donated to this campaign through my favorite apple-centric podcast a few days ago:
Primary Technology hosted by Stephen Robles and Jason Aten.
 
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