Through donations, St. Jude has managed to provide healthcare for young children who are battling life-threatening diseases.
Taylor King is the Regional Development Representative for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The hospital was founded by entertainer and actor Danny Thomas and it was built on the motto that no family has to pay for the medical treatment their child is going through. Everything that is provided by St. Jude’s is through donations. Taylor dives into the history of St. Judes, how one man’s vision has impacted the lives of millions, and the important work she oversees at the hospital.
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[3:35] What do listeners need to know about St. Jude? [6:15] Families who use St. Jude’s facilities do not get billed. Everything is provided for through donations. [7:35] 70% of St. Jude’s income comes from individuals. [9:45] How did Taylor get involved with St. Jude? [11:45] What kind of work does Taylor do for the hospital? [15:00] How does Taylor build connections with individuals as well as other hospitals? [18:15] What inspires Taylor the most about Danny Thomas, the Founder of St. Jude? [21:20] Want to give back? You can always give blood to the hospital. [22:55] Taylor shares a story of what makes St. Jude so amazing. [27:20] Corporate sponsors of St. Jude are able to see the real impact their donations have made on people and that’s why they keep giving. [27:35] How has St. Jude impacted Taylor personally? [30:45] What kind of feedback do the parents give to Taylor and the staff when they see their child being treated there? [36:00] What’s next for Taylor?Mentioned in This Episode:
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