how to donate to st judes childrens hospital

Memorials and dedications

Memorialize the life of a loved one by making a donation in their memory, creating a fund or leaving them a legacy.

AmazonSmile

Select St. Jude as your AmazonSmile charity, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases.

St. Jude Gift Shop

Don’t let great end-of-summer deals SALE away! Items purchased help support our mission.

Legacy and planned giving

Order St. Jude checks and address labels, donate a vehicle or find another way you can give.

Workplace Giving

Together or apart, learn how your workday can help St. Jude through matching gifts, employee giving or workplace fundraisers.

Create a fundraiser

Use your passion to support our mission! Create a fundraiser and support us in a way you love. Every dollar makes a difference.

Donor-advised funds

Learn more about donor-advised funds and how you can give to St. Jude through your financial institution or foundation.

What is end of life planning?

Everyone starts end-of-life planning differently. Some people prefer to be remembered in traditional ways, with a big funeral and hymns and flowers. Others prefer less traditional memorials. On the other hand, many people with terminal illnesses are determined to make the cycle stop. Funding research for philanthropic centers like St. Jude means that more kids can get better.

Do pediatric cancer centers pay off?

In an effort to keep kids healthy, the amount of time spent on cancer research is at an all-time high. Fortunately, the research has paid off. Today, many children survive cancer thanks to this research.

Can you donate in memory of someone?

You can donate in memory of someone or you can donate in honor of someone. This provides options for every experience. If a child you loved died battling cancer, the memory option would be fitting. But if you’d like to honor someone’s strength and survival and still fund cancer research, the honor option works, too. 1.

Is it appropriate to send a sympathy card to a family member?

If this is a sympathy gift for a family you know, sending a card is appropriate. This notifies them of the gift you’ve made in their child’s honor. And that can be especially heartwarming during a difficult time.

Can you combine a donation and a sympathy card?

The card design provided by St. Jude is simple. It informs the family that a donation has been made, explains what St. Jude does, and provides space for a personalized message. That lets you say your own comforting message. You can combine a financial donation and a sympathy card in lieu of flowers.

Donate Through the St. Jude AmazonSmile Charity List

Purchasing gifts through our St. Jude AmazonSmile Charity List is an easy way for supporters to provide patients with small gifts and activity supplies while on campus year-round.

Toy List

Barbies/Action Figures#N#Patients enjoy a multicultural variety of Barbies, Ken dolls and accessories, including the career set Barbie with accessories. All action figures are appreciated.

How much does an X-ray cost?

Doctors use X-rays to help diagnose and monitor a patient’s treatment. $1,500. Could help provide three hours of physical therapy. Physical therapy is used to improve or maintain a child's strength, balance, endurance, gross motor skills and mobility while receiving treatment.

What is personalized gift fund?

Personalized gift funds are created to make contributions in the name of someone who has passed away. You can create a fund in their memory, or contribute to one that's already been set up.

Why do doctors use X-rays?

Doctors use X-rays to help diagnose and monitor a patient’s treatment. Could help provide three hours of physical therapy. Physical therapy is used to improve or maintain a child's strength, balance, endurance, gross motor skills and mobility while receiving treatment. Could help provide an ultrasound study.