St. Jude 101
What costs does St. Jude cover for their patient families?
Everything- No family every receives a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food.
1962
September
What is the new name of the local St. Jude Walk Run?
St. Jude Walk Run Gulf Coast
How many patients does St. Jude treat each year?
8,500 (with only 80 beds in the hospital, most are treated as outpatient)
In how many states does St. Jude treat children?
All 50 states and children around the world!
Whose dream was it that "no child should die in the dawn of life" and to open a hospital for all children no matter race, religion, or economic status?
Danny Thomas
The average walk donation is $ ?
$79
Last year, the local walk raised how much money for St. Jude?
$70,510
What is the goal/tagline of St. Jude?
What percentage of costs of St. Jude is covered by public contributions?
75%
Since the hospital opened its doors the overall pediatric cancer survival rate has risen from 20% to over _____% today.
80%
On what day will the 2019 St. Jude Walk Run be held?
September 28, 2019
How many levels of sponsorships do we have to sell?
3
What is the average cost of treatment for pediatric cancer?
$425,000
What is the purpose of ALSAC?
To raise money and awareness for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
How many participants did we have at last year's walk?
616
The top ____ teams raised $39,454 of the total raised for last year's walk.
Top 10
What is the yearly operating cost of the hospital?
Over $1 billion
What does ALSAC stand for?
American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities
What percentage of participants are retained each year (nationwide)?
20%
What percentage of teams are retained each year (nationwide)?
34%