St. Jude Selects Window World as New Corporate Partner of the Year
Window World hits $1 million in funds raised for hospital
N. WILKESBORO, N.C. – June 22, 2010 – Window World, the nation’s largest replacement window company, has been selected by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® to receive the hospital’s celebrated “New Corporate Partner of the Year” award, given out annually to a new partner who demonstrates excellence and dedication in fundraising. A St. Jude corporate partner since 2008, Window World has raised more than $1 million for the hospital, which is one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.
Window World raises money for St. Jude through its charitable foundation, Window World Cares, and is close to meeting its first fundraising goal: to raise $1.5 million – the hospital’s daily operating cost.
“The support and enthusiasm from the entire Window World network – store owners, employees, customers and vendor partners – has been tremendous,” said Richard C. Shadyac Jr., CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude. “Window World is helping to make a difference for the children of St. Jude and we’re so pleased to show our appreciation by recognizing the company as this year’s New Corporate Partner of the Year.”
Window World’s relationship with St. Jude began in 2008 as a way to give back to those in need, especially children. The founders of Window World Cares, Todd Whitworth, late CEO of Window World, and his wife Tammy Whitworth, knew firsthand how difficult it can be for parents of a child who requires medical care. Born 12 weeks premature, the Whitworths’ own daughter received lifesaving prenatal care that inspired their commitment to children’s causes.
“Giving back and helping others in need has always been a big part of the Window World culture, but it’s the remarkable employees and children of St. Jude who make us so passionate about this organization,” said Tammy Whitworth, owner of Window World and co-founder of Window World Cares. “We’re thankful for all those who joined us in supporting the mission of St. Jude. We know this is just the beginning of a very strong partnership.”
Window World raises money for St. Jude through customer, employee and corporate donations, as well as from the community through grassroots fundraising efforts at the store level and the company’s many sports sponsorship programs.
About Window World
Window World Inc., headquartered in North Wilkesboro, N.C., is America’s largest replacement window company with offices in more than 200 cities nationwide. Founded in 1995, the company consistently delivers value to homeowners by combining quality products with excellent service at low prices. Window World sells and installs more than one million high-quality residential replacement windows annually. Additionally, through its charitable foundation Window World Cares, the Window World family provides funding for commendable community causes. In 2009, Window World Cares was named a corporate partner of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Visit www.windowworld.com.
About St. Jude
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fundraising organization. In 2010, St. Jude was ranked the most trusted charity in the nation in a public survey conducted by Harris Interactive, a highly respected international polling and research firm. St. Jude was also named the nation’s top children’s cancer hospital in the 2010-11 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings published by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, go to www.stjude.org.