InfinityQS has pledged to donate $1 million to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to support St. Jude's groundbreaking research and lifesaving care since identifying the hospital as its sole charitable partner in 2005. Charitable gifts from companies like InfinityQS have helped St. Jude make tremendous strides in its mission to find cures and save children.
St. Jude's development of combination therapy for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common form of childhood cancer, revolutionized leukemia therapy worldwide and increased the survival rate from 4 percent, when St. Jude opened in 1962, to 94 percent today. St. Jude's innovative research has also led to a dramatic increase in survival rates for children with many other major forms of cancer.
St. Jude Memphis Marathon
InfinityQS is a proud sponsor of the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The software company chose St. Jude for its noble mission and groundbreaking progress in the field of pediatric cancer and catastrophic diseases.
The St. Jude Memphis Marathon and associated events will take place on Dec. 5, 2009 in Memphis, Tenn. Athletes can choose to participate in a marathon, half marathon, or 5K race. A group of InfinityQS employees will show their support for St. Jude by running in these events. We also encourage other organizations and individuals to support St. Jude by contributing financially or by participating in the events of the marathon weekend.
"Many of us are fortunate enough to have children who are healthy, but that is not always the case," said Michael A. Lyle, president and CEO of InfinityQS. "It is our responsibility to continue to support the organization that is doing everything it can to help these children and their families, and sponsoring the St. Jude Memphis Marathon is just another opportunity for us to do so while also getting our employees involved and encouraging others to do so as well."
Steven Lyle, son of CEO Michael Lyle, triumphs against the cold as he approaches the finish line.
Elizabeth Goldman, Director of Marketing, places 11 out of 762 in her division.
"Running a marathon is an incredible experience, and I am thankful every day that I am healthy enough to maintain an active lifestyle," said Elizabeth Goldman, director of marketing at InfinityQS and marathon participant. "My hope is that the children of St. Jude will also be able to celebrate their health and freedom from illness. I'm proud to say that I work for a company that is committed to supporting such an important mission." As an associate sponsor of the St. Jude Memphis Marathon, InfinityQS representatives will be touring the St. Jude Research Hospital and reaching out to members of the Memphis community at the Marathon Expo on Dec. 4.
