Entergy employees recognized for donating more than $230,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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29-10-2024

Entergy was recognized this year as one of the Top 25 Workplace Contributors for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, donating more than $230,000 through the company’s payroll contributions across its service areas. The recognition was announced on August 29, 2024 at the company’s Northern Regional employee meeting. Each year, Entergy employees actively participate in United Way campaigns to raise money for their communities. To further increase the impact of these contributions, company shareholders match employee donations dollar for dollar.

During a special check presentation, Entergy executives and employees met with executives from ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude, where they presented the check for the total amount of employee contributions made to St. Jude in Arkansas, Louisiana in 2023 , had been delivered. Mississippi and Texas – where Entergy employees live and work.

“Thanks to partners like Entergy and the generosity of its employees, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital can continue to lead the way the world understands, treats and defeats pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases,” said Richard C. Shadyac Jr., Chairman and CEO of ALSAC. “St. Jude is grateful for every generous donation provided through programs such as payroll contributions. These simple acts of kindness will have a major impact on the future of research and treatment for children with cancer in the US and around the world.”

When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was largely considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped increase the overall survival rate from 20% to over 80% today. With support from Entergy, St. Jude can continue to provide children with advanced treatments not covered by insurance at no cost to families.

At Entergy, our “We Power Life” vision goes beyond just providing essential energy services to our customers. Through strategic partnerships, we strive to implement various initiatives that address poverty, promote education and workforce development, provide financial assistance to our vulnerable customers, and improve both our communities and the environment.

Entergy is committed to investing in critical programs and initiatives that promote the growth and prosperity of the communities in which we live, work and serve. Learn more about Entergy’s community engagement efforts.

Cristina del Canto

Senior communications specialist