When I first visited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital three years ago, I was told I’d have a St. Jude moment. No one could tell me when this moment might occur or how my visit would affect me. I was just told that I would know. At some point during my visit, I realized that…
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48 Hours in Memphis: Things to Do During St. Jude Marathon Weekend
“Put on my blue suede shoes And I boarded the plane Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues In the middle of the pouring rain…” …
9 Reasons to Run as a St. Jude Hero During St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
I’ve never considered myself a runner but when I got a text notification from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital earlier this week about St. Jude Heroes VIP race registration for St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, I felt the same nervous excitement I had when I signed up last year. This past December I ran my…
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend: The Rare Time When Money Means Everything
Just a couple hours after returning home from running my first half marathon as part of the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, I found myself being interrupted by one of my son’s friends at our neighborhood holiday tree lighting. “Mrs. Barr? Thomas said you ran a marathon.” “No,” I gently replied to correct the boy….
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Makes Education a Priority to Kids Through St. Jude School #StJudeSundays
Welcome to St. Jude Sundays. This month I’m dedicating my Sundays to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month as I train and fundraise for the this December. There were many things about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital that touched my heart but as a former teacher, I loved peeking in the windows of St….
Why I’m Running 13.1 Miles for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital #StJudeSundays
Welcome to St. Jude Sundays. This month I’m dedicating my Sundays to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month as I train and fundraise for the this December. “How did you get involved with St. Jude?” the stranger asked, glancing up at my hat bearing the St. Jude logo that…
Why You’ll Love Target Even More After Seeing These Photos #StJudeSundays
Welcome to St. Jude Sundays. This month I’m dedicating my Sundays to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month as I train and fundraise for the this December. How is St. Jude able to ensure that families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food? 75% of the $2.2…
Why Alleviate Therapy’s Arch Massager and Knee Blade Are Fitness Must-Haves
This post is sponsored by Alleviate Therapy I love a good fitness challenge whether it’s a series of OrangeTheory workouts or the joy of fundraising, training, and running a race as a St. Jude Hero but as I’ve gotten older, tending to the health of my knees and feet is essential. My 50-year-old self has…
9 Easy Ways to Give Back on Giving Tuesday and Beyond
After Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Shop Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday. Created in 2012 as a simple idea of a day that encourages people to do good, Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity year-round. This unconventional way…
Best Gifts for Outdoor Lovers
The links in this best Gifts for Outdoor Lovers post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. Whether you make it a priority to opt outside year-round or know people who do, there’s a…