Academy Sports + Outdoors Donates More Than $550K to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® through Annual Holiday Partnership

Core Insights - Academy Sports + Outdoors has donated over $550,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through a collaboration on holiday-themed apparel, contributing to a total of more than $2.7 million since 2020 [1][2] Company Overview - Academy Sports + Outdoors is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States, with over 300 stores across 21 states [4] - The company was founded in 1938 in Texas and focuses on a localized merchandising strategy to connect with a broad range of consumers [4] Partnership with St. Jude - The partnership with St. Jude has been ongoing for five years, with a focus on supporting young patients and their families through creative fundraising initiatives [2][3] - The holiday apparel collection features designs inspired by St. Jude patients, allowing customers to contribute to the hospital's mission while celebrating children's artwork [3] St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Overview - St. Jude is dedicated to treating and defeating childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases, with a mission of "Finding cures. Saving children." [5] - Since its opening in 1962, St. Jude has increased the overall survival rate for childhood cancer from 20% to over 80% [5]