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SpaceX flight gives St. Jude hospital a cosmic funding boost
Read full article: SpaceX flight gives St. Jude hospital a cosmic funding boostIsaacman announced Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, that he aims to use the trip to raise more than $200 million for St. Jude. (St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital via AP)NEW YORK โ SpaceXโs first all-civilian space flight set for late this year will provide an out-of-this-world fundraising opportunity for St. Jude Childrenโs Research Hospital, which says it expects to generate $200 million for cancer research and other causes. St. Jude, which specializes in researching and treating pediatric diseases, also stands to increase awareness of its mission. The fourth seat will go to a frontline healthcare worker at St. Judeโs hospital to inspire hope about its mission. Inspiration4 should live up to its name for children at St. Judeโs hospital, Shadyac said.