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Giving Tuesday

On #GivingTuesday, make a positive impact by supporting the kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and give St. Jude families a gift that could last a lifetime.

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St. Jude patient Luna

red stars artwork by St. Jude patient Ty
 
 
 
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What is Giving Tuesday?

Giving Tuesday is a national day of giving and a social movement established in 2012 as a way to begin the giving season. This initiative encourages people to give back to charity.

  

When is Giving Tuesday in 2023?

Giving Tuesday occurs annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year, it will be November 28.

  

Why donate to St. Jude on Giving Tuesday?

Thanks to the generous support of our donors, treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to 80%, and we won't stop until no child — anywhere — dies from cancer.

Explore the many ways to support St. Jude on Giving Tuesday — and all year long.

 
 

Your gift can make a difference

Your support helps ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.

Don't miss out on maximizing your donation! Find out if your employer will match your gift.

  1. A platelet count test

    Your $10 gift could help provide one platelet count test for a St. Jude patient.*

    Give $10

     
    Child's drawing of a Christmas tree and gifts by St. Jude patient Sydney.

    Art by St. Jude patient Sydney

     
     
  2. Patient meals

    Your $50 gift could provide two days of meals to a patient.*

    Give $50

     
    Multicolored hand prints of St. Jude patients and siblings.

    Artwork by St. Jude patients and siblings of St. Jude patients Luana, Dahiralis, Macey, Abigail and Aliza

     
     
  3. A red wagon

    Your $100 gift could help provide a red wagon, which is the preferred mode of travel through the halls of the hospital for our youngest patients.*

    Give $100

     
    Child's drawing of a red car driving past the sunset by St. Jude patient Diego.

    Artwork by St. Jude patient Diego

     
     
  4. Family meals

    Your $250 gift could help provide five days of meals for a St. Jude patient and their guardian. St. Jude provides patients and their families breakfast, lunch and dinner in Kay Kafe, the hospital’s cafeteria.*

    Give $250

     
    Child's drawing of a Thanksgiving turkey surrounded by the words "I am thankful for St. Jude" by St. Jude patient Ethan.

    Artwork by St. Jude patient Ethan

     
     
     
  5. School supplies for patients

    Your $1,000 gift could help provide seven sets of schools supplies so patients can continue their education while receiving treatment away from home.*

    Give $1000

     
    Child's drawing of a fireplace with hung stockings and a Christmas tree by St. Jude patient Roman.

    Artwork by St. Jude patient Roman

     
     
  6. Support of our mission

    Any amount supports kids around the world. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save even more children.*

    Give Any Amount

     
    Child's drawing of the earth in outerpace with the words "Our World" on top by St. Jude patient Jack.

    Artwork by St. Jude patient Jack

     
     

*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. Read more about approximated costs.

 
 
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St. Jude patient Eri'Elle

 

Don't miss out on matching donations

A matching gift is when a person donates to a non-profit organization and their employer donates an equal or greater amount to the same non-profit. It can be a great way for you to double or triple your initial donation.

 
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How can I participate on Giving Tuesday?

You can give, dedicate, fundraise, volunteer or shop, then encourage others to get involved by sharing your participation using the popular hashtag #GivingTuesday.

 
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Make a one-time donation or dedicate a donation

Donate to a charity or nonprofit like St. Jude on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. You can dedicate your donation in honor or memory of others if you choose. 

Don't miss out on maximizing your donation! Find out if your employer will match your gift.

 
St. Jude patient Adalyn wears a This Shirt Saves Lives T-shirt and stands with her hands on her hips.

Donate monthly and get a This Shirt Saves Lives T-shirt

Join St. Jude families and celebrity friends in owning a This Shirt Saves Lives T-shirt by donating at least $19 monthly. Show the world you help save lives.

 
St. Jude Gift Shop gifts including 2 ornaments on a tree.

Shop the St. Jude Gift Shop

Shop one-of-a-kind gifts and products designed with one thing in mind — to help St. Jude continue leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other deadly diseases.

 
St. Jude patient art hand towels sold at Williams Sonoma.

Shop brands that give back

Explore ways to give and support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude this holiday season through our family of partners.

 
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Fundraise

When you ask friends and family to help raise money for a charity, you increase the amount you would've given on your own! There are many ways you can fundraise for St. Jude.

 
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Volunteer

Volunteer your time with a charity. In-person and virtual volunteers are extremely valuable to the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.

 
 

Join us for Giving Tuesday TikTok Give-a-thon on Tuesday, Nov. 28!

 
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Follow St. Jude on TikTok to show your support.

 

This six-hour dual livestream will be hosted by @santajclaus and features Matt & Abby.

red stars artwork by St. Jude patient Ty
 

Share your #GivingTuesday support of St. Jude on our other social media channels

 
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YouTube

Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay tuned to share our fundraiser.

 
 
 
 

What is a good Giving Tuesday quote?

Our founder, Danny Thomas, once spoke about the power of collective effort in the giving process. You can share his quote on social media to encourage people to join your Giving Tuesday campaign.

I'd rather have a million people give me a dollar than one give me a million. That way you've got a million people involved.

-Danny Thomas, founder of St. Jude

 
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Danny Thomas, St. Jude founder

 
 
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How can I donate to St. Jude on Giving Tuesday?

 
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Online  

Donate on our online donation form.

 
 
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Phone

Donate by calling (800) 822-6344
Monday – Friday, between 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. CT.

 
 
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Mail-In Donation Form

Print and mail in a donation form to the address below.

 
 
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Mail Checks

Please make all checks payable to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and mail your donation to:

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105

 
 
red stars art by St. Jude patient Ty
 

Where can I learn more about how my Giving Tuesday donations help the kids of St. Jude?

 
 
 

Giving Tuesday FAQs

 
  1. Although it may be best known as a national day of giving, GivingTuesday is also a global generosity movement that focuses on charitable giving to nonprofit organizations. It originated in New York City in 2012 and has grown significantly since then.

  2. Anyone can participate in this giving day! You can either volunteer or donate for Giving Tuesday. Your generosity can make a huge difference to the kids at St. Jude.

    While Giving Tuesday is one of the biggest days of the year for people to give, there are multiple ways to give and support your charity of choice all year. Learn more about ways to support St. Jude all year.

  3. *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 cost 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.

 
  1. If you’re raising money for St. Jude this Giving Tuesday, you can find templates, toolkits and instructions for setting up your donation page in our fundraising resources. If you’re looking for more Giving Tuesday ideas, you can explore our favorite fundraising ideas.

  2. Donation matching depends on your employer’s policy. To see if your employer will match your donation to St. Jude, you can search for your employer.

 
 

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