Source: Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line broke its annual fundraising record for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 2022 by raising $3.5 million!
The total surpasses its highest-ever annual amount of $2.8 million in 2018 and brings its grand total to $26.2 million raised since the partnership began in 2010.
“These results are proof that Carnival Cruise Line has the most giving guests and the most caring crew in the world who join together in our commitment to St. Jude’s lifesaving mission to find cures for childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line and member of the St. Jude Professional Advisory Board.
As the Official Celebration Partner of St. Jude, Carnival hosts events at the hospital and raises money through a variety of fundraising initiatives, both on board and ashore, including the Groove for St. Jude dance party, Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea where kids can create their own St. Jude-themed keepsake bear, and a cookie amenity package with proceeds going to St. Jude.
In addition to raising funds, Carnival also highlights the mission of St. Jude through patient-inspired and designed artwork on Carnival Horizon, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Celebration and Mardi Gras.
“As the cruise line that serves more children and families than any other, we are proud to have a long-standing partnership with St. Jude as we work to reach our goal of raising $33 million for St. Jude by 2025,” Duffy said in a statement.