Inspired: Together #forStJude

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Inspired: Together #forStJude

In observance of World Sickle Cell Day, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^® is joining forces with some of the most uplifting voices and inviting online communities to come together for an inspirational celebration filled with music, comedy and conversations. The two-hour INSPIRE Together #forstjude livestream event on Thursday, June 18th (6-8 PM ET) will unite gospel, R&B, and comedy artists alongside stories of triumph from those battling Sickle Cell disease. Please visit stjude.org/inspiredtogether for more information, starting Thursday, June 11th.

Fans and supporters nationwide can join the free event online via stjude.org/inspiredtogether, as well as on St. Jude accounts on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram stories and Twitter. Hosts Willie Moore, Jr. and Krystal Lee will welcome artists including Marcia Ambrosius, Erica Campbell, MAJOR, Jonathan McReynolds, Anthony Brown, George Willborn, Griff, and many more!

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