Football legend and new host of LIVE with Kelly and Michael, Michael Strahan and Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress, Sofia Vergara join the star-studded community of prominent personalities lending their time and talents in support of the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign.
The campaign, now in its ninth year, asks consumers to give thanks for the healthy kids in their lives, and give to those who are not.
Starting Thanksgiving week, celebrities will join Marlo Thomas, National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and be featured in national television spots and in movie theatre trailers alongside St. Jude patients.
Returning to the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign this year are long-time celebrity friends, Jennifer Aniston, Robin Williams, Shaun White and Luis Fonsi.
Since St. Jude opened in 1962, the entertainment community has played a pivotal role in raising awareness and funds for St. Jude.
“There is no place like St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and to be a part of this year’s St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign is humbling and inspiring,” said Sofia Vergara. “As a mother and a cancer survivor, I am touched that St. Jude’s research and treatment strives to save every child battling cancer and other deadly childhood diseases across America and around the world.”
“Hanging out with the children and being a part of the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign is a highlight of my year,” said Michael Strahan. “St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a remarkable place – it takes on the hardest cases and no family ever pays St. Jude for anything. I challenge all my fans to support St. Jude this holiday season and beyond to help give these kids another chance to celebrate life.”