Sofia Vergara, Luis Fonsi, Yara Shahidi, Jennifer Aniston and Michael Strahan join Marlo Thomas for St. Thomas’ annual Thanks and Giving campaign. Jude

PRNewswire Posted: December 7, 2020

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SOURCE: ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

MEMPHIS, Tenn./PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In an unprecedented year and holiday season, Sofia Vergara, Luis Fonsi, Jennifer Aniston, Michael Strahan and Yara Shahidi, who joins many other celebrities this year, join the Director of National Relations at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® Marlo Thomas, to support St. Jude’s annual Thanks and Giving® campaign.

Actors, performers, entertainment figures, sports personalities and many more stars, including Anthony Hamilton, Banda El Recodo, Blanca Soto, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Dwane Casey, Erica Campbell, Gerardo Ortiz, Jake Owen, Jekalyn Carr, JoJo Siwa, Keith Urban, Kirk Franklin, Lady A, Luis Coronel, MAJOR., Tim McGraw, Sam Hurley and the creators of The Game Theorists, MatPat and Stephanie Patrick, appear in digital and radio commercials asking people to join and turn to the networks to ask others to also unsymish St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

“The children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital occupy a very special place in my heart and I am very happy to re-participate in the Thanks and Giving campaign in St. Jude,” Sofia Vergara said. “In St. Jude, they treat children across the country and around the world, and also freely share with everyone the discoveries they make to save thousands more children. Together, we can help St. Jude continue its work of saving lives and providing hope to children everywhere.”

“I am extremely grateful for the generous and supportive spirit of our fabulous family of stars,” said Marlo Thomas, Director of National Relations at St. Louis. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “The holiday season is a time of year when we all come together to help the children and families of St. Louis. Jude. Even in these difficult times, research and treatments in St. Louis. Jude won’t stop, because the cancer stops at nothing. We feel blessed to be able to count on their unconditional support and generous spirit that helps raise the funds that enable our doctors and scientists to continue saving lives. When you donate during St. Louis’ Thanks and Giving campaign. Jude, you’re toasting the families of St. Jude’s ability to create more memorable moments.

St. St.’s Thanks and Giving campaign. Jude brings together celebrity friends, corporate partners and clients during the holiday season to raise funds to support St. St.’s mission. Jude: discover the cures that save children. Treatments developed in St. Louis Jude have increased the survival rate of childhood cancer from 20% to more than 80% since its founding more than 50 years ago. During the months of November and December, consumers can donate online or in stores when shopping at participating national stores.

“I love being part of the large family at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and I am excited to participate once again in the annual Thanks and Giving campaign in St. Jude,” Luis Fonsi said. “The generosity and love felt around the children of St. Jude motivates me every day. And the encouragement and strength of the children is inspiring. Join me during this holiday season by donating to St. Jude. Your support will bring hope to children in communities in the United States and around the world.”

To join the fight against childhood cancer this holiday season:

Donate at stjude.org/es and visit the site for more details.

Donate at participating retailers when shopping online or in stores. Visit the English page stjude.org/thanksandgiving for the full list of participating partners.

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