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On Monday, November 26th, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital brought fashion, magic, and music as only Nashville can all together to raise money for the acclaimed research hospital in Memphis founded by iconic entertainer, Danny Thomas. This spectacular event took place in downtown at the elegant and beautiful Schermerhorn Symphony Hall.
This event raised more than $250,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital whose efforts to help children and families dealing with cancer are unparalleled. No patient or family ever receives a bill from St. Jude. They provide travel and a place to stay for families of patients receiving treatment during their time at St. Jude. All is covered because of generous donations so all the patients and families need to focus on is fighting deadly forms of cancer, most of them very rare.
In addition, St.Jude does extensive research in their hospital which they provide to doctors around the world giving treatment for cancer. There is an amazing amount of good that comes from this incredible organization.
The special evening kicked off the This Shirt Saves Lives 2nd annual fundraising movement. It featured Brian Kelley from Florida Georgia Line leading the crowd in a “No More Chemo Party” party to celebrate St. Jude patient Ian and his completion of treatment.
Twenty influencers and celebrities rocked the This Shirt Saves Lives t-shirt styled by local brands, designers, and boutiques in a fun fashion show.
Designer Cavanagh Baker constructed a skirt from fabric painted by St. Jude kids which inspired a bidding war in the live auction. The skirt was modeled in the fashion show by St. Jude patient, Tori.
St. Jude patient, Allie, walked the runway alongside Amy from the Bobby Bones Show.
St. Jude patient, Nick, took the stage to sing an original song and spoke of his cancer journey.
The entire evening was hosted by Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East and Marley Sherwood who did a fabulous job.
Performances included: Brett Young, RaeLynn, Cassadee Pope, John Rich, LOCASH, A Thousand Horses, and magician Justin Flom.
Designers included: ABLE, Cavanagh Baker, Draper James, Eric Adler, H. Audrey, The Showroom, Tribe Kelley, Uncommon James, Ruckle & Rye, and more.
Special Guests included: Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line, Eric and Jessie James Decker, and The Bobby Bones Show
Influencers Included: The Home Edit, Landyn of Living with Landyn, Mallory Ervin, Brittney Kelley, Brooke Webb, Kelly Henderson of Velvet’s Edge, Amy, Lunchbox and Eddie from the Bobby Bones Show, Kelleigh Bannen, Hunter Premo, Caroline Hobby and more.
It was a very touching and memorable experience for all in attendance.
To join the This Shirt Saves Lives movement and get This Shirt, go to: thisshirtsaveslives.org
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