LAS VEGAS, July 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- News 3 (KSNV) and
the CW Las Vegas (KVCW) have been named "2018 St. Jude Dream Home
Station of the Year." The award comes on the heels of a successful
campaign to raise $850,000 for St.
Jude Children's Research Hospital and the giveaway of a beautiful
home to a deserving viewer.
"The award recognizes a St. Jude Home Giveaway station that has
led a remarkable campaign in their local community," said
Richard Shadyac, Jr., President and
CEO of St. Jude Children's Hospital. "Through tragedy, you
triumphantly persevered. Your team's enthusiasm resonated across
the Las Vegas Valley and we are so grateful that you brought the
St. Jude mission to life in Nevada."
Mark Neerman, Regional News
Director of Sinclair Broadcast Group, said, "This is a terrific
honor and puts an exclamation point on our first year as a partner
with the wonderful organization that is St. Jude. Once again our
success comes from the commitment of each and every member of our
staff. Our staff members live here; it's important to us as
an organization that we're actively involved in the community we
report on."
Larry Strumwasser, KVCW General
Manager, added, "It was an amazing experience to partner with an
organization that provides hope and care to the children and
families affected by childhood cancer." He continued, "We couldn't
be more proud of how the people of Las
Vegas heard the call and came together to support the
important work of St. Jude."
Last year, the donated home was in Northwest Las Vegas.
This year, the goal is to raise $1
million for the house which is in Henderson, NV. All funds raised from the
contest will go to St. Jude with the land, house, and renovation
all being donated by St. Jude partners. The next home will be given
away in October 2018. www.news3lv.com
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About Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
Sinclair is one
of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting
companies in the country. Pro forma for the Tribune acquisition and
related station divestitures, the Company will own, operate and/or
provide services to 215 television stations in 102 markets.
Sinclair is a leading local news provider in the country and
operates the greatest number of award-winning news rooms in the
industry and is dedicated to impactful journalism with a local
focus. The Company has multiple national networks, live local
sports production, as well as stations affiliated with all the
major networks. Sinclair's content is delivered via
multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video
program distributors, and digital platforms. The Company regularly
uses its website as a key source of Company information which can
be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world
understands, treats and cures childhood cancer and other
life-threatening diseases. It is the only National Cancer
Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to
children. St. Jude is ranked the No. 1 pediatric cancer hospital by
U.S. News & World Report. Treatments developed at St. Jude have
helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20
percent to 80 percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years
ago. St. Jude freely shares the breakthroughs it makes, and every
child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can
use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never
receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing and
food — because all a family should worry about is helping their
child live. To learn more, visit stjude.org or follow St. Jude on
social media at @stjuderesearch.
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