Scotty McCreery, Drew Barrymore and Michael Strahan are just a few of the artists who are joining Take 5 Together for St. Jude, as part of the annual Giving Tuesday. From 1:00 to 5:00 PM CT (2:00 to 6:00 EST), Scotty, along with other celebrity participants, will host a live performance, alongside several St. Jude patients.
“At St. Jude, our patient families remind us daily that no matter where we are in the world and whatever difficult circumstances we face, it’s important to find ways to be inspired and delighted, and never lose hope. On May 5, we’ll all have the opportunity to come together in support of #GivingTuesdayNow, and to bring joy and meaningful impact to the lives of millions as we ‘Take 5 Together #forStJude,’” said Richard C. Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
“Let’s show the world that when facing some of life’s greatest challenges and even when we have to be physically apart,” he continued, “together, we can make a difference in the lives of others and the children at St. Jude.”
“It filled me with joy to surprise a very special St. Jude patient for Take 5 Together #forStJude, and I’m excited to share that with everyone,” Michael Strahan added. “I’m inspired by the many acts of kindness we’ve witnessed around the world. Because of people’s generous hearts, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is still helping families facing childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.”
Scotty and his wife, Gabi, a nurse have both been longtime supporters of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which provides medical care for children facing cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
“That’s a personal thing for us and it’s something she’s very passionate about,” Scotty told PopCulture.com. “And I get to hear the stories of how she’s helping these kids. And I just think, I tell her all the time, ‘You’re doing the hard stuff; “You’re the angel.’ I get to just get out there and act a fool on stage for 90 minutes and you’re doing the important stuff so, yeah. It’s a very near and dear cause to us.”
Other celebrities participating in Take 5 Together include Ashley Tisdale, Kaia Gerber, Rio Roma, Nick Swisher, JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Chef Adrianne Calvo and more. Actress Olivia Holt will host. Take 5 Together will be livestreamed on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram. More information can be found at StJude.org.