Runway For Life Benefiting St Jude Children's Research Hospital

The transcript discusses the impactful work of St. Judy's Children's Research Hospital, highlighting its achievements in improving cancer survival rates from 20% to between 70% and 90% since 1972. The speaker expresses admiration for Marla Thomas and her family's contributions to the cause. The conversation shifts to childhood fantasies, including mermaids and Disney's Ariel, with Disney's involvement in the event being noted. The speaker plans to gift a double-platinum DVD set to remind a stepdaughter of her fantasies.

What significant improvement has St. Judy's Children's Research Hospital achieved since 1972?

• Reduced the cost of cancer treatment by 50%

• Opened new branches worldwide

• Developed a cure for all types of cancer

• Increased the survival rate from 20% to between 70% and 90%

Who is Marla Thomas in relation to the speaker?

• An idol from a favorite TV show

• A family member

• A childhood friend

• A colleague at the hospital

What fantasy creatures did the speaker believe in during childhood?

• Giants and trolls

• Fairies and elves

• Mermaids and parrots

• Dragons and unicorns

Which Disney character is mentioned as having a significant influence on young girls?

• Cinderella

• Ariel

• Belle

• Elsa

What is the speaker planning to gift to their stepdaughter?

• A new book

• A double-platinum DVD set

• A trip to Disneyland

• A mermaid costume