Since 2017, I have sponsored fundraisers for St. Jude in honor of my nephew Lil’ Eddie. He was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 4. It was a tremendous ordeal for the family, but, thanks to St Jude Children’s Hospital, Lil’ Eddie is a survivor! He will be 14 years old on November 8th…and is Cancer FREE!
I started hosting this walk in Burnt Store Marina in 2020. This year’s Annual St. Jude’s 5K walk in Burnt Store Marina will be held on Saturday, November 22, at 9:30 a.m. The Start and Finish will be at 3929 Cape Cole Blvd. You don’t have to walk – you can ride along in your golf cart! Also, a trail cart will carry water and pick up anyone who would prefer to finish with a ride. Refreshments served before and after.
Last year I partnered with Maureen Beaton to raise $6,240, participating in the annual St. Jude’s 5K in Memphis. It was truly an amazing experience. Luckily, we will be going to do it again this year! Please help us reach our goal of $4,000.
Here are the ways to donate to this fundraiser:
1. Write a check out to St Jude Children’s Hospital and mail to: Debbie Burns, 3929 Cape Cole Blvd., Punta, Gorda, FL 33955
2. Donate on my site: http://fundraising.stjude.org/goto/DebbieBurns
3. Come join the walk on Nov. 22 and donate in person!
Here are some facts you should know about your donation!
• 82 cents of every dollar support the direct needs of patients, the cost of treatment, and advancing cures for childhood cancer and other diseases!
• The remaining 18 cents is used for fundraising activities, such as the St. Jude Walk/Run and advertising, as well as general administrative expenses.
• Unlike many other hospitals, St. Jude relies almost entirely on public donations, research grants, and investment returns to operate and sustain its mission.
THIS IS WHY FAMILIES NEVER RECEIVE A BILL!!!
