Donation represents Signet's largest
single-year fundraising total
Signet's tradition of supporting the St. Jude
mission of helping children with cancer and other life-threatening
diseases spans 25 years
Over the past 25 years, Signet and its jewelry
customers have raised more than $100
million for St. Jude and in October, announced new
commitment to raise an additional $100
million
AKRON,
Ohio, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Signet
Jewelers, the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, which
includes KAY Jewelers, Zales, Jared and Banter
by Piercing Pagoda, announced today it has raised $8.75 million for St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital® in connection with its previously
announced commitment to raise $100
million.
This record-breaking contribution is Signet's largest one-time
donation to St. Jude yet and represents the highest amount
Signet has ever raised in one year for St. Jude.
Signet raised the money in three ways – by donating proceeds
from the annual sale of plush puppies and bears at its stores,
inspiring customers to donate money at the register and on-line,
and team member and corporate support through activities
like St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend, the
largest single-day fundraiser for St. Jude. Signet's over 26,000
North American team members proudly support the work with St.
Jude.
"I'm so proud of our team members and thankful for our customers
for enabling us to make another record-breaking contribution as we
hit the ground running to tackle our commitment of raising another
$100 million for St. Jude," said
Virginia C. Drosos, CEO of Signet
Jewelers. "Guided by our purpose of Inspiring Love, we will
continue to fight for a world in which no child dies in the dawn of
life."
When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was largely
considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the
overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80%, and they won't
stop until no child dies from cancer. Today's contribution, and
Signet's $100 million commitment
overall, will help increase survival rates even more, as well as
further increase survivorship around the world.
Today's contribution will also support patients in living a full
life after surviving childhood cancer through ongoing research and
care through the After Completion of Therapy
Clinic and St. Jude LIFE Study Program. The St. Jude LIFE
Study program is an unprecedented research study aimed at
increasing survivorship and also helping cancer survivors to
thrive.
"We are deeply grateful for the incredible support from our
longtime friends at Signet, who are not only helping save lives
today but providing a lifetime of possibilities for generations to
come," said Richard C. Shadyac Jr.,
President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness
organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. "Signet's
commitment to bringing hope and healing to children and families
faced with cancer and other life-threatening diseases is so
inspiring. We are so excited about what we can achieve together to
help children across the globe survive and thrive."
In October, Signet celebrated raising more than $100 million throughout its 25-year partnership
with St. Jude and committed to raising another $100 million.
ABOUT SIGNET JEWELERS
Signet Jewelers Limited is the world's largest retailer of
diamond jewelry. As a purpose-driven and sustainability-focused
company, Signet is a participant in the United Nations Global
Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible
business. Signet is a Great Place to Work –Certified™ company.
Signet operates approximately 2,700 stores primarily under the name
brands of KAY Jewelers, Zales, Jared, Banter by Piercing Pagoda,
Diamonds Direct, Blue Nile, JamesAllen.com, Peoples, H.
Samuel, Ernest Jones, and the
jewelry subscription service, Rocksbox. Further information on
Signet is available at www.signetjewelers.com. See
also www.kay.com, www.zales.com, www.jared.com, www.banter.com, www.diamondsdirect.com, www.jamesallen.com, www.bluenile.com, www.peoplesjewellers.com, www.hsamuel.co.uk, www.ernestjones.co.uk,
and www.rocksbox.com.
About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world
understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other
life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures.
Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer
Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to
children. When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was
largely considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push
the overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80%, and it won't
stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude shares the
breakthroughs it makes to help doctors and researchers at local
hospitals and cancer centers around the world improve the quality
of treatment and care for even more children. Because of generous
donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment,
travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child
live. Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories
of hope, strength, love and kindness. Support the St. Jude mission
by donating at stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following
St. Jude on X, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and subscribing to
its YouTube channel.
Media:
Katie
Spencer
Katie.spencer@signetjewelers.com
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