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Yesterday, as President of Lion Brand, I had the honor of joining my cousin and EVP of our company, Dean Blumenthal and Vanna White, Lion Brand’s spokesperson, at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to present a check representing donations of $1 million. When we first introduced the Vanna lines of yarns and Vanna shared her wish that we donate a portion of the proceeds to this fantastic cause, I had a dream to donate $1 million. Yesterday that dream became a reality.<\/p>\n

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Pictured: Richard C. Shadyac Jr. (CEO, ALSAC), Dean Blumenthal (EVP\/COO, Lion Brand),
\nVanna White, and David Blumenthal (President\/CEO, Lion Brand)<\/em><\/h6>\n

As the fourth generation in our family-owned business, we learned the importance of giving charity in both our business and personal lives from our parents. The opportunity to tour the St. Jude facility and learn more about what this amazing organization does was truly a highlight of my life.<\/p>\n

We heard from one woman who survived leukemia when she was 10 years old. The survival rate was 4% at the time. Today, the survival rate for this type of leukemia is 92%, thanks to the cutting edge research and treatment that this organization provides. We saw the heartbreaking scene of small children who are being treated for cancer. We heard the extraordinary fact that no family every pays for anything related to the treatment of their child. Not only does St. Jude cover all the costs of medical treatment, but they take care of housing for the family and provide emotional support for the siblings and parents.<\/p>\n

I knew that we were donating to a good cause, but it was humbling to see the human side of this organization. I was inspired by what can happen with vision.<\/p>\n

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Courtesy of KLTV.com-Tyler, Longview, Jacksonville, Texas | ETX News<\/a>
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