MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Varsity Spirit – the global leader in cheerleading apparel, dance teams and bands, camps and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands, the market leader in team sports, school spirit and recognition of achievement – ​​is proud to announce the creation and implementation of the “Snack Pass” in Varsity Spirit Camps starting in the summer of 2022.

For the 17,000 athletes attending the 71 Varsity Spirit Summer Camps held at 10 Great Wolf Lodge resorts across the country, teams now have the option to purchase a “snack pass” to complement their camp experience. of summer. Each pass includes an array of meal choices, exclusive discounts and for each purchased, a $5 donation will be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^®.

“The Snack Pass is an incredible addition to the Varsity Spirit Summer Camp experience at Great Wolf Lodge, and we are thrilled to be collaborating on this incredible initiative to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,” said declared Bill Seeley, President of Varsity Spirit. “Varsity Spirit’s mission to create memorable experiences for young people aligns fully with our longstanding partnership with Great Wolf Lodge and St. Jude, and we’re proud of the innovations created to continually improve student experiences.”

Varsity Spirit has been a proud partner of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital since 2011 and has raised over $11.5M since the beginning of their partnership. Varsity Spirit continues to implement the Team Up for St. Jude Spirited by Varsity letter writing campaign as part of their summer camp program, as well as promoting St. Jude Game Day for schools during the school year.

“We are grateful that Varsity Spirit is providing thousands of athletes across the country with a meaningful opportunity to do good for others by generously giving back to the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,” said Richard C. Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and advocacy organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “Creative fundraising campaigns like this help move the six-year, $11.5 billion – and growing – St. Jude’s strategic plan to triple its global investment to help more than 400,000 children with cancer worldwide each year.

The new Snack Pass initiative is special for Varsity Spirit and Great Wolf Lodge, as each $5 the donation helps ensure that no family ever receives a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food, so they can focus on living their child’s life. Learn more about the Great lodge of wolves – Snack pass.

About the University Spirit
MemphisBased at Varsity Spirit, the engine behind cheerleading’s dynamic transformation into the high-energy sporting activity it is today, is the world’s leading source for all things spirited, including cheerleading, l dance team and the performing arts. A division of Varsity Brands, Varsity Spirit is a leader in uniform innovation, as well as educational camps, clinics and competitions, reaching more than one million athletes each year. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit employees have been dedicated to celebrating the spirit through its brands since 1974. For more information about Varsity Spirit or Varsity Brands, please visit varsity.com or varsitybrands.com.

About University Marks
With a mission to inspire success and create memorable experiences for young people, Varsity Brands enhances the student experience, encourages participation and celebrates achievement through three unique yet interrelated businesses: BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit and herff jones. Together, these assets promote personal, school, and community pride through their customizable products and programs in elementary and middle schools, high schools, colleges, and universities, as well as religious organizations, professional and collegiate sports teams, and businesses. . Through its dedicated employees and independent representatives, Varsity Brands reaches its individual and institutional clientele each year through contests, camps and sales.

About Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. is North America largest family of indoor pool complexes with 19 locations across North America. The main attraction at each Great Wolf Lodge is the expansive indoor water park featuring slides, pools and play areas designed for all ages and levels of thrill. Beyond the water park, families can explore a host of additional attractions ranging from ropes courses and arcade games to miniature golf and family bowling, plus Great Wolf Lodge’s exclusive interactive game, MagiQuest. The company is currently building its 20^and resort to Perryville, Maryland.

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^®
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is at the forefront of how the world understands, treats, and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Its objective is clear: to find cures. Save children.^® It is the only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped boost the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since the hospital opened in 1962. St. Jude won’t stop until no child will die of cancer. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists around the world can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Thanks to generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food, so they can focus on their child’s life. Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness. Join the St. Jude Mission by visiting stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on TwitterInstagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and by subscribing to his YouTube channel.

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