Window World Surpasses $12 Million Fundraising Milestone for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Exterior remodeler's charitable organization, Window World Cares, continues its effort to help defeat childhood cancer with more than $12 million donated since 2008.
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Window World®, America's largest exterior remodeling company, is proud to share its charitable organization has surpassed $12 million in donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, with contributions totaling $12,069,541 since the organized effort began in 2008. The milestone was made possible thanks to the franchise's dedicated store owners, employees, community volunteers and donors at countless walks, golf tournaments, concerts and other fundraising events.
Window World looks beyond its customers' front doors to focus on community outreach. The company is passionately committed to helping others through Window World Cares®, the charitable arm of Window World that exists to benefit children and families at St. Jude.
"We appreciate every fundraising effort and contribution from Window World and the dedicated franchisees who rally behind St. Jude," says Richard Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC®, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude. "In addition to its remarkable fundraising efforts, Window World has been integral in the success of the annual St. Jude Walk/Run and St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. The result of this partnership is superlative treatment and groundbreaking research that saves lives."
Chairman and CEO of Window World, Tammy Whitworth, and her late husband, Todd, started Window World Cares in 2008 after the birth of their first child, Anna Grace. Anna Grace was born premature and spent the first days of her life in a hospital. Tammy and Todd decided to partner with St. Jude after gaining firsthand experience of the strain of worrying about a child's health.
"Having a child in the hospital is challenging enough for parents," explains Tammy. "St. Jude's extraordinary research, treatment and care not only give families hope, but the hospital also takes care of the financial burden. We at Window World feel blessed to be able to contribute to St. Jude's mission."
Named for the patron saint of lost causes, St. Jude takes on the most challenging cases of childhood cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. No family ever receives a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food - because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
Learn more about ALSAC, which is responsible for raising 80% of the funds necessary to operate St. Jude, at https://www.stjude.org/about-st-jude/faq/whats-alsac.html.
Learn more about Window World Cares at windowworldcares.com.
About Window World®
Window World®, headquartered in North Wilkesboro, N.C., is America's largest replacement window and exterior remodeling company, with more than 200 locally owned franchises nationwide. Founded in 1995, the company sells and installs windows, siding, doors and other exterior products, with over 19 million windows sold to date. Window World is an ENERGY STAR® partner and its windows, vinyl siding and Therma-Tru doors have all earned the Good Housekeeping Seal. Through its charitable foundation, Window World Cares®, Window World and its franchisees provide funding for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. Since its inception in 2008, the foundation has raised over $12 million for St. Jude. Window World also supports veterans and the military through its Window World Military Initiative (WWMI). WWMI defines Window World's commitment to honor and serve America's veterans, active military and military families across the entire franchise system by focusing on three pillars: Careers, Community Outreach and Partnerships. The Veterans Airlift Command has been a partner since 2008. During that time, Window World has contributed over $2.5 million in flights and donations to the organization. For more information, visit WindowWorld.com or call 1-800 NEXTWINDOW. For home improvement and energy efficiency tips, décor ideas and more, follow Window World on Facebook and Twitter.
About Window World Cares®
Window World Cares® was founded in 2008 by Tammy Whitworth and her late husband, Todd. The foundation provides funding for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, where it was honored with the hospital's Organizational Support Award in 2017. Since its inception in 2008, the foundation has raised over $12 million for St. Jude. To learn more about Window World Cares or to donate, visit WindowWorldCares.com. Learn about St. Jude's mission to find cures and save children by visiting StJude.org or following St. Jude on Facebook.com/StJude and Twitter.com/StJude.
Media Contact
Treston Dunn, Window World, 919-459-7068, [email protected]
SOURCE Window World
Share this article