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Bras Across The Canyon and Pumpkin Carving with the Morgan's – Terry's Weekend Recap

Terry Morgan — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 20:36:51 +0000

There was a Hard Freeze Warning in the Magic Valley, we’re stretching Bras Across the Canyon for Breast Cancer awareness, and Terry and his family are already carving pumpkins. Here’s what Terry was talking about last week. Articles Bras Across The Canyon – How You Can Help With Breast Cancer Awareness in the Magic Valley [...]

St. Jude – Haley and Austin's Story [VIDEO]

Terry Morgan — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:27:03 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrNunmCUeQ0

No parent ever wants to hear the words "your child has cancer." For Greg and Cathe, these fearful words were spoken to them twice -- once for their daughter, Haley, then 10 months later for their son, Austin. Despite their initial fears and disbelief, the family f

Little Big Town visits St. Jude [VIDEO]

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:25:23 +0000

Country music group Little Big Town made their second visit to St. Jude as part of the Country Cares seminar.

Danny Thomas Opens New Hospital

Terry Morgan — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 21:08:24 +0000

Google now archives old newspaper articles, which is pretty neat. We found an article from the St. Petersburg Times in 1962 about comedian Danny Thomas and his new children’s hospital. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital opened on February 4, 1962 and was founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas. Its mission is to find cures [...]

Ben and Hayden's St Jude Story [Video]

Jackie — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:33:14 +0000

This story really touches my heart. Please watch it to learn more about childhood cancer and what St Jude is all about.

Evan is Army Strong at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital [VIDEO]

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:05:30 +0000

Six year old Evan Pertile has loved the Army since the ripe old age of two and a half; yet, he never met a soldier. On Thanksgiving night, Evan woke up with a terrible headache, and his life was changed forever. In 2009, an estimated 11,000 children will be diagnosed with cancer in the United [...]

Meet Anthony Lawrence [VIDEO]

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:30:12 +0000

In the fall of 2008, Anthony began complaining of leg pains. His father had suffered growing pains in his legs as a child, so his parents, Alex and Mary Cecile, were not overly concerned. When flu-like symptoms landed Anthony in his pediatrician's office, he was referred to a local children's hospital for testing. There, tests revealed that Anthony suffered from a brain tumor.

Ellen's story [VIDEO]

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:30:25 +0000

The mother of 3-year-old Ellen was plagued with worry over her daughters swollen lymph nodes, even though doctors repeatedly told her it was nothing. They insisted the bumps on Ellens head and neck were caused by a simple infection. But after three months of taking antibiotics with no improvement, Ellens primary care doctor examined the [...]

Life is a Gift: Nicky's Story – St. Jude [VIDEO]

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:48:16 +0000

Nicky’s childhood was interrupted when a trip to the eye doctor revealed devastating news: a brain tumor. However, Nicky never loses sight of his sense of humor or purpose as he courageously battles cancer. His unique insights into life reveal just how wise he is beyond his years. His deep faith and personal commitment to [...]

Randy Owen Interview at Country Cares Seminar

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:45:43 +0000

“There’s nothing like St. Jude. There’s nothing like Country Cares. I just feel like this is one of the things in my life that I was supposed to do. And I think it’s the most important thing that I’ve ever done besides take care of my wife and children.” – Randy Owen, lead singer of [...]

Meet 2-year-old St. Jude patient Colin

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:43:03 +0000

St. Jude gives Colin's family a plan for treatment and a foundation of hope. A radio personality from Denver, Colorado is moved to show his support and shows us the meaning of Country Cares for St. Jude Kids

Celebrities come together to support Country Cares for St. Jude [VIDEO]

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:40:30 +0000

Some of country music’s rising stars joined several of the industry’s biggest names for a weekend celebrating country radio and its support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during the annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids® radio seminar.

Why Support St. Jude?

Terry Morgan — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:37:06 +0000

The support of caring people like you helps ensure that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will continue its lifesaving mission of finding cures and saving children. It costs $1.8 million a day to operate St. Jude, and public donations provide more than 70 percent of our funding. But the most important reason is, in the words of St. Jude founder Danny Thomas: "No child should die in the dawn of life."

Meet 7-year-old St. Jude patient Anthony [VIDEO]

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:31:15 +0000

St. Jude patient Anthony, age 7, sings a song and his mother, Mary, expresses her appreciation for St. Jude. In the fall of 2008, Anthony began complaining of leg pains. His father had suffered growing pains in his legs as a child, so his parents, Alex and Mary Cecile, were not overly concerned. When flu-like [...]

Jewel Visits St. Jude [VIDEO]

Terry Morgan — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:04:25 +0000

Jewel tours St. Jude and visits with patients at Country Cares seminar.

How Has Cancer Affected You?

Jackie — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:35:30 +0000

Everyone I know has been directly effected by cancer. I have seen friends lose sisters, Uncles, Grandparents, friends, etc. I think death teaches us a lot about who we are and what life really means to us. While loosing someone from old age seems natural, cancer seems so ridged. Cancer robs us of something that can't be replaced...our loved ones.

Jake Owen to Host St. Jude, Autism Benefit in Hometown

Megan Pacella — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:00:12 +0000

In the past few months, Jake Owen has made it clear that he wishes it could be summertime all year long. In addition to releasing an ‘Endless Summer’ EP with four summery tracks, when the handsome country crooner became the headliner for this year’s CMT on Tour package, his multi-city trek was named the ‘Jake Owen: The Summer Never Ends 2012′ tour. He’ll close the tour in December with a stopover in his hometown of Vero Beach, Fla. There, he’ll hold his annual hometown fundraiser to raise money for Autism Speaks, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and several local charities and organizations.

Did Toby Keith Refuse to Sign a Guitar for St. Jude?

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 10:00:26 +0000

Country fan favorite Toby Keith is facing allegations that he refused to sign a guitar to help raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Radar Online reports that Joel Bieschke, the vice president of a company called Creative Adventures, claims that he got the go-ahead from someone on Keith’s team to have the entertainer sign [...]

Tonight is St. Jude Night at the Magic Valley Speedway

Terry Morgan — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 20:00:39 +0000

Tonight is “St. Jude” night at the Magic Valley Speedway. It’s your chance to help the kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and see a great night of racing action! Tickets are discounted at $15 each and for every ticket sold, $5 will be donated to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital! There’s lots of [...]

Randy Owen sings "Angels Among Us" [VIDEO]

95.7 KEZJ — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:45:19 +0000

Randy Owen sings “Angels Among Us” at the Songwriters’ Dinner to close the 2010 Country Cares seminar with clips from throughout the weekend. We need you to pick up the phone and become a Partner in Hope right now! 1-800-942-8771. The kids of St. Jude need you. Your kids need you. Don’t wait any longer. [...]