partner in hope

Many things about St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are amazing. The hospital itself is a place of hope and love. I was overwhelmed with emotion when I saw the ABCs of Cancer Wall. Every letter explains, from a child's perspective what cancer means to them.

Beginning tomorrow morning just after 6 AM, and running through Friday until about 7 PM, GNA, the radio station that you know - and love -  will sound a little bit different.

Why am I a St. Jude Partner in Hope?  The answer is simple.

Is there anything in your family that has passed through generations? Maybe it's a piece of jewelry, maybe it's a story, for my family, it's being a St. Jude Partner in Hope.

Every dollar makes a difference. St. Jude Children's Hospital is an amazing place where families of children with cancer know that their child is getting the best care possible. You can help by becoming a Partner in Hope and donating just $20 each month.

There is something amazing about St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Not only do the doctors do whatever it takes to try and cure these kids battling cancer, but it is a place full of hope and promise. Inside the hospital, there is a wall that illustrates the "ABCs of Cancer".

There's something different and powerful when you hear from a child that tells you how to help other kids. I sat down with my son, Ryan, and asked him about cancer, St. Jude and how he thinks we can all help. Here's what he said.

We will once again be holding a special concert for everyone who becomes a Partner In Hope during GNA's 13th Annual Country Cares For St. Jude Kids Radiothon.

Our 13th annual St. Jude Radiothon has wrapped, and once again, you stepped up BIG TIME to fight childhood cancer.

Visiting St. Jude in Memphis was an overall life changing experience, but there is one thing I saw that I will carry with me forever.

While visiting the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, it was eye-opening how they understand the needs of the patients and their families. There is a wall inside the hospital that deals with the ABCs of Cancer. It is a powerful and moving display from the children's perspective.

How many of you post artwork from your children on your desk at work or on the refrigerator at home? I know I do. The artwork usually represents happy times; the sun in shining, a dog is playing, the birds are chirping and children are playing.  Imagine for a second that your child wasn't drawing happy pictures of sunny days playing ball in the backyard, but instead, they were the dreaded images t