HGTV’s Fixer Upper stars Chip and Joanna Gaines have raised $1.5 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, surpassing their original goal of $230,000.
The couple traveled to Memphis Tennessee on Wednesday, June 19, to present their check, along with a newly installed playhouse for the children of St. Jude. Designed by the Gaines themselves, the playhouse was built nearby the St. Jude Target House, a housing facility for families of St. Jude patients.
“When we heard that the space outside of Target House could use a little love, we knew right away that we wanted to create a sweet playhouse for the kids to enjoy,” said Joanna during the event, according to People. “There’s something so special about spending time together outside and while we’re hopeful that these families will not have to stay here for very long, we wanted to create a retreat for them to explore while they are here.”
“When we were designing this playhouse, we knew we wanted it to feel whimsical and fun,” Joanna added about the playhouse. “That was the inspiration behind details like the colorful flowers in the flower boxes and the sweet kitchen area. Our hope is that this space brings a bit of joy to the families here.”
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