The financial community again is joining forces to support its commitment to finding cures for childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases. The Philadelphia Stock Exchange and McNamara Trading Company will host a special fundraiser on Wednesday, November 15 to benefit the Wall Street Endowment for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event will be culminated by a special closing bell ceremony at 3:45 p.m.
Twelve-year-old St. Jude patient Corey Agnew will ring the closing bell in recognition of the efforts of McNamara Trading Co. for their efforts on behalf of children facing catastrophic illnesses. All proceeds from the day will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
For the eleventh consecutive year, McNamara Trading Company will donate commissions generated from stock trades executed during that day. To date, McNamara Trading Company has raised more than $1 million for the “hospital without walls.” Al Perry, a partner of McNamara Trading Company, says he expects the financial community to once again make this a banner day. “In these uncertain times, McNamara Trading believes now more than ever in the life-saving mission of St. Jude. The kids still need us,” he said.”
Located in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was founded in 1962 by the late entertainer Danny Thomas. One of the world’s premier centers for research and treatment of pediatric catastrophic illness, St. Jude treats children from the local area, throughout the United States, and in over 60 countries regardless of race, religion or ability to pay. St. Jude freely shares its research findings with the scientific community. More than 86% of every dollar raised goes toward medical treatment and research.
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