Five-year-old Kevin Hunter embarks on a virtual-reality adventure during an event celebrating an $18.2 million gift made possible by Best Buy customers. Children joined Best Buy employees in creating crafts, playing with mini robots and mixing tunes as part of the hands-on event. Since 2013, Best Buy customers have donated nearly $40 million to the hospital as part of the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign.
From Promise, Spring 2017
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Childhood Leukemia: High Risk, High Rewards
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Blood and Platelets: A Different Kind of Donation
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Scientific Sleuths Solve Medical Mystery
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Helping the Children
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Research Highlights - Promise Spring 2017
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