Target House hits its 10-year mark

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. Target’s Target House, a long-term housing facility for families of patients who are receiving life-saving treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., is commemorating 10 years.

Celebrity friends, including Shaun White, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Scott Hamilton, Amy Grant, Sean Conway and Tony Thomas, will join former and current Target House residents to celebrate 10 years with a birthday party. The festivities will kick off on Friday, Sept. 18 and include a tiered birthday cake stage, special performances from American Idol first runner-up, Blake Lewis, Memphis' own urban acrobatic troupe and America's Got Talent contestants, Beale Street Flippers and more.

Additionally, guests will be able to tour newly remodeled celebrity-designed rooms, including the Shaun White Great Room, Jonas Brothers Karaoke Stage in the current dining room, Amy Grant Music Room, Paisley Lodge and Sean Conway Courtyard.

In addition to celebrity room renovations, all apartment suites were updated to include new flat screen televisions, DVD players, DVR systems and iPod docking stations. Suite renovations also include improved closet space and new furniture.

Target has also launched an online "Wish List" of items needed and requested specifically by St. Jude patients and their families. Guests who visit Target.com/targethouse will be able to buy gifts for St. Jude children and their families throughout the year.