Welcome to the St. Jude's Ranch for Children newsroom!

We love sharing stories about the Ranch and our courageous children. Thanks for helping us spread the word!

Media Contact:
Sarah Sheehan
Director of Communications and Events
ssheehan@stjudesranch.org
(p) 702-294-7102

• June 15: Bulverde Children's Home Pool Needs Repair (KSAT 12)
• January 22: Recycling Christmas Cards Helps Homeless Kids (www.11Alive.com)

• December 9: St. Jude's Ranch for Children Receives Champion A/C's 2009 Air Conditioning Giveaway (Champion A/C)
• December 4: Village East Toy Drive (LV FYI KTNV 13 Action News)
• December 3: Night of Lights (KTNV 13 Action News)
• May 2: Pregnant and Parenting Teen Center Opens in Boulder City
• April 4: Transitional Living Center Opens in San Antonio (KSAT 12 News)
• April 4: Transitional Living Center Opens in San Antonio

2008

• December 13: Jingle Bell Run 5K at Landa Park (www.videosomething.com)
• November 19: Hope for the Holidays 2008: KTFM Visits St. Jude's Ranch (KTFM)
• November 19: Hope for the Holidays 2008: KTFM Meets Matt the Rockstar! (KTFM)
• November 19: Hope for the Holidays 2008: In the Kitchen with KTFM (KTFM)
• October 29: St. Jude's Ranch Gives Kids A Chance (KVBC News3)
• October: FYI: Featuring Christine Spadafor & Jennifer Becker (BCTV)
• August 6: Interview with Christine Spadafor (LasVegasONE - NewsONE at 9)
• May 1: In Their Own Words: Texas Staff & Kids (St. Jude's Ranch for Children)

• August: Caring for Our Community Video :30 sec spot (Station Casinos)
• August: Caring for Our Community Video :60 sec spot (Station Casinos)
• June 7: Takeda Cares 2007 (Takeda Pharmaceuticals)
• February: HomeAid Southern Nevada & Pardee Homes - Build Hope (Pardee Homes)

• June 15: Bulverde Children's Home Pool Needs Repair (KSAT 12)
• June 3: First Lady Handles Wind and Invitation-Only Crowd With Ease (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
• June 1: Michelle Obama Promotes Child Health Program in Las Vegas (Las Vegas Sun)
• January 29: Women to Watch 2010: Christine Spadafor, CEO, St. Jude's Ranch for Children (Las Vegas Sun)
• January 25: Recycled Card Project Gives Gift of Experience (Las Vegas Business Press)
• January 22: Recycling Christmas Cards Helps Homeless Kids (www.11Alive.com)
• January 20: Cards to Remember (Wall St. Journal)
• January 6: DirectWomen: Opening the Door to the Board Room for Women Lawyers(www.theglasshammer.com)

2009

• December 30: GVTC Foundation Brightens Holidays with Donations (Hill Country Times)
• December 20: Gruene Harley Toy Run Doubles Participation (Herald-Zeitung)
• December 17: St. Jude's Ranch Offers Help for Abused Children (www.mysanantonio.com)
• December 17: Lynches River County Park Announces Drive to Collect Cards for Recycled Card Program (Lynches River County Park Newsletter)
• December 15: Tutunjian Announces Drive to Benefit St. Jude's Ranch for Children (Office of the Mayor - Troy, NY)
• December 11: Tequila Cazadores® Presents MMA Figher Frank Mir with the Ninth Authentic Spirit Award (Tequila Cazadores® Press Release)
• December 2: St. Jude's Night of Lights (KTNV 13 Action News)
• September 28: St. Jude's Ranch Replaces Landmark Damaged by Weather (Las Vegas Sun)
• August 24: Corvette's Helping Kids (Corvette Enthusiast - November 2009)
• August 22: Station's Casino Founder Left His Mark As Philanthropist (Las Vegas Sun)
• August 12: Boyd Gaming Elects Christine J. Spadafor to Board of Directors (Hotel Interactive)
• August 11: Boyd Gaming Elects Christine J. Spadafor to Board of Directors (PR Newswire)
• August 11: Boyd Gaming Elects St. Jude's CEO to Company Board (Las Vegas Sun)
• June 23: St. Jude's Mourns Longtime Supporter Ed McMahon (Las Vegas Sun)
• May 3: St. Jude's Ranch for Children a Safe Haven for Teen Mothers (Las Vegas Sun)
• May 3: Pregnant and Parenting Teens Program: Help is Waiting at St. Jude's Ranch / Accompanying Photos (Las Vegas Review Journal)
• April 4: Transitional Home for Foster Kids Ready (San Antonio Express News)
• April 2: St. Jude's and 94.1KTFM Launch 'Nickels for Nickelback (Bulverde Community News)
• March19: Go Blue Day - April 8, 2009... (Texas Dept of Family & Protective Services)
• March 18: St. Jude's Ranch for Children Joins Other Non-Profits in Hosting 2009 Guardian Angel Awards Luncheon (Comal County Press Release)
• January 31: Celebrating National Mentoring Month... (Heritage Children)

• December 18: St. Jude's Hoping for Happy Holidays (Bulverde Community News)
• December 14: Almost 1,000 Show Up for Race in Landa Park (Herald-Zeitung)
• November 28: Nonprofit St. Jude's Eyes Transitional ... (San Antonio Business Journal)
• November 27: Sherman Frederick: The Empty Bowl Challenge... (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
• November 20: St. Jude's Children's Ranch Receives $100,000... (Bulverde Community News)November 20: Jingle Bell Run Benefits St. Jude's (Bulverde Community News)
• November 13: South Point "Twilight" Screening to Help St. Jude (Las Vegas Sun)
• October 30: Impact San Antonio Awards $100,000 Grant (Impact San Antonio)
• October 30: 2008 Grant Award - St. Jude's Ranch (Impact San Antonio)
• October 23: St. Jude's Ranch Cares for Kids (Bulverde Community News)
• September 10: For the Love of Kids & Harley's (On The Scene, San Antonio Express)
• September 9: How to Recycle Anything...Holiday Cards (Real Simple Magazine)
• September 2: Regional Charity Receives $25K Gift (Herald-Zeitung)
• August 24: Community Effort Refurbishes Pool for Kids (Herald-Zeitung)
• August 24: State Awards Local Groups More than $100K (Herald-Zeitung)
• August 5: St. Jude's Ranch Undergoing Facelift (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
• June 1: St. Jude's Ranch Volunteers Mark Legacy of Lending a Hand (Boulder City News)
• May 7: Buckaroo Ball 2008 (On The Scene, San Antonio Express)
• April 27: Nonprofits: A Turnaround for the Best (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
• April 21: Non Profit About-Face (Las Vegas Business Press)
• April 4: St. Jude's Ranch Has a Pioneering Leader (San Antonio Express News)
• March 7: In Seventh Heaven (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
• February 24: CEO of St. Jude's Gets Bar Association Honor (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

• December 11: St. Jude's Leader To Stay For Good (Boulder City View)
• September 30: Do-Gooders: Who Needs 'Em? (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

2009

• November 15: Listen to our CEO Christine Spadafor talk about the Ranch and our amazing programs on KNPR Radio - Volunteering (News 88.9 KNPR Radio)
• November 7: Listen to our CEO Christine Spadafor as she and the St. Jude's Ranch for Children (SJRC) organization are featured on the "Champions of Justice" radio show
• April 9: Listen to St. Jude's Ranch for Children (SJRC) CEO Christine Spadafor and Campus Director Arnold Valdez talk with Woody on the The Woody in the Morning Show on 94.1 KTFM Radio about the children, programs and services - Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3(The Woody Show, KTFM 94.1)
• April 1: "Nickels for Nickelback" 94.1 KTFM Promo (The Woody Show, KTFM 94.1)

• December: Hope for the Holidays Thank You Promo (The Woody Show, KTFM 94.1)
• December: 2008 Jingle Bell Run Promo (KTSA)
• November: Hope for the Holidays 2008 Promo (The Woody Show, KTFM 94.1)

• September: Hear our kids on KNPR (Nevada Public Radio) - Audio clips featuring St. Jude's Ranch for Children (SJRC) residents, a 25-year donor, the SJRC Campus Director and SJRC Chief Executive Officer, Christine J. Spadafor.

2009

• November 30: St. Jude's Ranch for Children Hosts Night of Lights 2009 - Santa to Arrive via "Special" Secret Service Motorcade!
• November 30: 4th Annual Toy Drive to Benefit St. Jude's Ranch for Children
• November 10: St. Jude's Ranch for Children Hosts Night of Lights 2009 - A Free, Open-House, Holiday Celebration
• May 28: Local Children's Philanthropists Honored As Area Business Leaders Kick Up Their Boots at the Buckaroo Ball Benefitting St. Jude's Ranch for Children
• May 4: South Texans Invited to Don Their Boots and Rhinestones for the Third Annual Buckaroo Ball Benefiting St. Jude's Ranch for Children
• April 9: 94.1 KTFM Ready to Count "Nickels for Nickelback" Benefiting St. Jude's Ranch for Children
• April 3: St. Jude's Ranch for Children Opens First Transitional Living Program of its Kind in San Antonio
• March 31: Media Alert: St. Jude's Ranch for Children Opens Transitional Living Program in San Antonio
• March 18, 2009: 94.1 KTFM Launches Nickels for Nickelback Benefiting St. Jude's Ranch for Children
• March 18, 2009: Miss United States Hosts Makeover Day for Foster Children

• December 19: The New 94.1 KTFM Teams Up With the Spurs and H-E-B Plus! to Help South Texas Kids at St. Jude's Ranch for Children Through Hope for the Holidays 2008
• November 24: Keeping Families Together for the Holidays
• November 18: South Texas Runners Invited to Jingle All The Way to The Finish Line at 16th Annual Jingle Bell Run
• November 7: St. Jude's Ranch for Children Wins $100,000 for Transitional Living Program in San Antonio