For my first post, I want to talk about my overall experience with my internship. This past summer, I had the opportunity to intern at St. Jude under their fundraising department otherwise known as ALSAC. I am going to sum up my experience by describing a particular day that stood out to me. During my second week of interning I was finally able to go on a tour of the hospital. I tagged along with two women from the “SoulPancake” media company. As we were passing by the artwork wall, a parent stopped the tour and asked if he could say a few words. The tour guide confirmed and stepped aside. The parent smiled and said, “I don’t know who you all are or if you are looking to partner with St. Jude or not. What I DO know is that this hospital has given my son life and hope. We were turned away from three different hospitals until we finally came here and St. Jude has been nothing less than incredible. If my son does not make it to see tomorrow, I know that St. Jude went above and beyond to make his life and his journey as memorable as possible. If you’re trying to decide if you should donate or not, I mean it when I say that its people like you that make miracles happen. Thank you so much.” I experienced what they call a “St. Jude moment” that day. They apparently happen often but that was the only one I encountered during my three months at St. Jude. How incredible!
Erin Willis, Ph.D.Assistant Professor at the University of Memphis. Loves news. Loves food. Loves Pugs. And now, loves Memphis basketball. Go Tigers, Gooooo! Archives
April 2015
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