Radiothon

Wow.  That's the only way to sum up our feelings as the phone call came into the GNA studio this morning just before noon.  Alabama lead singer Randy Owen, who also happens to be the man at the forefront of the 'Country Cares For St. Jude Kids Radiothon' shocked Brian and Chrissy with an unexpected …

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.

The next 2 days are going to be quite a ride. They will be emotional, powerful, sad and a wonderful thing will be accomplished because of you.

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.

My Senior year of High School I was excited about two things: Graduation and Prom. I was lucky that those two things were all I had to worry about, the children of St. Jude's don't have that luxury but St. Jude's makes sure they don't miss out either.

If you were to ask any child of that 80% a moment they remember, I'm sure this song still rings in their ears.

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 perspect…

I cried a lot yesterday morning on the show, on and off the air; before, during and long after the mics were shut off. I was exhausted and it was only hour number two. Our friends at St. Jude tried to warn me. They said I should pace myself; that doing upwards of 13 hours on the air during the WGNA …

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 ha…

Brian, Chrissy, and I had the amazing opportunity to see the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN a few weeks ago and I had no idea I'd come back with the stories I did. I just wish one of them didn't involve getting a St. Jude survivor in trouble!

Do you remember going to the doctor as a kid? To me, it was scary and I never really knew what was going on, just that I had to be there and chances are I needed a shot. St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital this is what makes it a completely different experience.