This week, the radio station I work for is helping to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. I’d like to ask you to join us in doing so.
Several years ago, when I was working at another radio station in my hometown, I was sent to St. Jude as part of the training for a Radiothon we’d be putting on. The trip was both amazing and sad. Amazing because of the work they do, but sad because you get to meet the people who are working with children suffering from cancer and the families that have to go through the experience.
One story we were told while we were there – and I apologize if I messed up any of the facts because it’s been a while – was the story of a young girl who wanted nothing more than to have a wedding. She and a boy at the hospital were friends, and they had a “wedding” to celebrate. There was a big party, with everyone celebrating those two…