Bobby Bones Honored During The Raging Idiots’ Visit to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Bobby Bones was honored for his charitable efforts during a recent visit to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Written by Lauren Jo Black
Bobby Bones Honored During The Raging Idiots’ Visit to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Bobby Bones, Photo courtesy St. Jude

Earlier this week, The Raging Idiots, comprised of radio personalities Bobby Bones and Producer Eddie, of the nationally syndicated The Bobby Bones Show, went to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN to visit and perform with patients. The duo brought along several of their friends from Nashville, including Sounds Like Nashville, to join them for the visit.

The Raging Idiots, along with singer/songwriters Lindsay Ell and Nikita Karmen, spent time chatting with patients and coloring Raging Idiots t-shirts with the patients are their families before performing a short acoustic set. Singing songs from their recently released 12-track children’s album, The Raging Idiots: Kiddy Up, as well as covers of Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber, they had patients smiling and clapping along throughout their performance.

Photo courtesy St. Jude

Photo courtesy St. Jude

During the visit, Bones, who has become known for his charitable efforts, was recognized by Richard C. Shadyac Jr., President & Chief Executive Officer, ALSAC for his contribution in helping raise $2.2 million dollars for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

While accepting the honor, Bones recalled his first visit to St. Jude and the positivity he felt within the walls of the hospital. “Hopefully, we were able to bring some people today too, for the first time to see what really happens inside of these walls like I did. They’ve been able to hear about it for so long, but now they can actually see it for themselves and they can also pass it along and from that, you just kind of hope that it keeps growing and growing and more people keep giving and giving.”

“Thank you for the award,” he continued. “The award for me though is to continue to work with St. Jude every single year.”

After the performance, The Raging Idiots and their guests took a tour of the hospital.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Thanks to St. Jude’s efforts, the overall childhood cancer survival rate rose from 20 percent to 80 percent since the hospital opened its doors in 1962. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is currently working to raise that survival rate to 90 percent and promises not to stop until no child dies from cancer. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. If you’d like to help, click the donate now button below to make a contribution.

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