Meet the DMV Team
Our team is proud to partner with so many supporters and organizations in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia as, together, we strive to end childhood childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Help support St. Jude by participating in St. Jude Walk/Run at National Harbor, held annually in September. This is a nationwide 5K hybrid event, taking place in person and virtually, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a focus on ending childhood cancer. Together.
Do your part by registering as an individual, starting a team or joining a team for the Washington, D.C. St. Jude Walk/Run.
Not in the DMV? Click to find a Walk/Run in your area.
Run the Rock 'n' Roll in Washington, D.C.
Gear up for one of the most scenic runs you'll take in our nation's capital – all while fundraising for St. Jude! The Rock 'N' Roll Running Series Washington, D.C. weaves through so many cultural hubs and takes runners by some of the most iconic monuments in the district. There's no experience like it!
Make your journey part of something bigger by registering as a St. Jude Hero today.
St. Jude cares for some of the world’s sickest children regardless of their race, ethnicity, beliefs, or ability to pay. Our patients receive the customized care they need to treat childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases, no matter what barriers they may face.
Hope for all kids
Founder Danny Thomas vowed to make St. Jude an inclusive place for children with life-threatening diseases, as well as their families — a place of hope for all.
Our patients receive the customized care they need to treat childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases, no matter what barriers they may face.
Because of St. Jude's commitment to treat other life-threatening diseases, children like St. Jude patient Za'Mya, who was born with sickle cell disease, can thrive.
St. Jude stories from Washington, D.C. area
Fill out the form to learn about the ways you can donate your time to help St. Jude.
You can support the children of St. Jude in the way that best suits your financial and personal goals.
IRAs, donor-advised funds, stocks, gift annuities, trusts and more — choose the planned giving option that is right for you, and your generosity will help children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Email your local team or visit the link below for more planned giving options.
Partner with purpose by creating opportunities for your organization and its team members to engage with St. Jude through their work.
Connect with your local St. Jude team on potential sponsorships and partnerships, set up your workplace giving program and build a network of hope and inspiration through your involvement.
Partner with St. Jude Connect on Sponsorships and Partnerships
Submit a St. Jude community outreach request
To request a St. Jude speaker at your community event, speaking engagement, fundraiser or health fair, please email karine.sewell@alsac.stjude.org and tell us more!
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Platelet count for a St. Jude patient
Platelet counts are among the tests that doctors use to monitor patient health during treatment.
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One red wagon
Wagons are the preferred mode of travel through the halls of the hospital and around campus for our younger patients.
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One red blood cell transfusion
Children undergoing treatment for cancer and other life-threatening diseases often need transfusions.
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One hour of physical therapy
Physical therapy is provided to patients because children with life-threatening diseases like cancer may develop developmental, cognitive or physical impairments as a result of their illnesses and their treatments.
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Parent necessities for 20 patient families
Parents who bring their children to St. Jude often leave home in a hurry and forget to pack day-to-day necessities such as shampoos, razors, deodorant, toothbrushes and lotion. At Tri Delta Place, our short-term housing facility, parents can obtain these essentials free of charge.
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An ultrasound study for a St. Jude patient
An ultrasound study is among the diagnostic imaging tests that doctors use to diagnose and monitor disease and treatment.
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Daily room rate of the ICU
The Intensive Care Unit at St. Jude has twice been recognized with the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence given by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. In 2009, the St. Jude ICU became Tennessee’s first ICU to win the honor.
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Support St. Jude patients and their families
Your donation will be used to provide breakthrough research, treatment and cures as you join St. Jude in its livesaving mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®
* When you make a donation using this information, your donation will be used to provide breakthrough research, treatment and cures. Items listed here are representative of services and supplies that are part of the treatment and care of children at St. Jude. The cost of each item or service is an approximation, and will vary based on actual costs incurred and individual patient needs. Your donation will be used for the general operating needs of St. Jude, where no family ever receives a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food.