Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Olympian and Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation founder, was honored with a Drum Major award during Christian Hospital’s Eighth Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon on January 17, 2025.
Drum major awards are bestowed upon local heroes who have given their time, talents, treasure, and service in the name of justice, equity, and equality. Joining Joyner-Kersee as Drum Major awardees were:
Laurna Godwin, Vector Communications president and owner; Ashley Harris, World Wide Technology Community & Engagement senior manager; and Martez Moore, CFRE, Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America deputy scout executive.
The program featured guest speaker Lou Brock, Jr.
Located in north St. Louis County at 11133 Dunn Road, Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903.
The annual event is presented by the Christian Hospital Foundation.