Volunteer Stories

 
08/05/2008
High schoolers 'Rally' for St. Jude

The Rally Against Childhood Cancer program engages students in a combined effort to fight childhood cancer while showing their school spirit.

 
 
04/17/2008
Cancer survivor uses Corvettes to help St. Jude

Jesse Geiger knew that having cancer would change his life. But he couldn’t anticipate how it would also change the lives of the St. Jude kids who have benefited from his kindness.

 
 
01/09/2008
Spreading holiday cheer helps girl raise money for St. Jude

Through sharing the sounds of the season, a fifth-grader from California has helped raise more than $1,000 for the patients of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

 
 
07/30/2007
Legacy of 'Ann's Army' lives on

As small towns go, Ashland, Mississippi, was tiny, with a population of only 365 in 1955. But one little girl had a heart so big that she inspired the town to support the creation of St. Jude. And her spirit of giving to St. JJude lives on today.

 
 
06/05/2007
Donors see impact of St. Jude during Partners In Hope event

Wonder and infinite compassion filled the eyes of more than 100 Partners In Hope as they toured St. Jude Children's Research Hospital -- many for the very first time -- during the annual Partners In Hope event.

 
 
04/30/2007
Inscribed bricks pave the way for future research

More than 750 people turned out for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's unveiling of the new Meditation Garden sidewalk which features inscribed bricks purchased by donors.

 
 
02/12/2007
Alive in song

Thirteen-year-old Lizzie Ayoub of Milton, Massachusetts, sings and plays the piano at a variety of fundraisers for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

 
 
01/11/2007
Girl, 7, raises funds for St. Jude with her violin

Seven-year-old Holly Knoch used her violin skills to raise $1,100 for St. Jude.

 
 
12/06/2006
Auctioneers bring smiles to patients

Auctioneers Barbara Bonnette and John Nicholls brought smiles and fun to St. Jude during the National Auctioneers Association's annual toy auction.

 
 
10/18/2006
8 + 2 = dollars for St. Jude

As his eighth birthday approached, young Henry Widdop thought of a good way to celebrate -- a run benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

 
 
10/17/2006
Louisiana riders raise $46,000 for St. Jude

Hurricane Katrina tore through Glenda Daigle's Louisiana town just before her annual Bike-A-Thon event. But Daigle confronted the unprecedented challenge by rallying her teammates to raise a record contribution to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

 
 
09/27/2006
Pumpkin Chunkers throw support toward St. Jude

The annual Punkin Chunkin event in Delaware draws people to chunk pumpkins and raise money for charities like St. Jude.

 
 
09/05/2006
Nine year old's yard sale raises $700 for St. Jude

Ever since she was 6 years old, Emma Webster has wanted to help the children at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In August, she finally made her dream happen.

 
 
09/05/2006
Volunteer gives gift of life to St. Jude patients

Twice a month, 75-year-old Vadah Skelton comes to St. Jude to make a donation--not of money--but of platelets and whole blood. "I'm doing it for all the little fellas."

 
 
09/01/2006
2006 Showcase of Dogs

2006 Showcase of Dogs

 
 
08/01/2006
Keith Urban fans pound the pavement for St. Jude

Six women from across the country are using their athletic abilities to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in honor of their favorite country music artist, Keith Urban.

 
 
07/19/2006
Miniature golf brings families together for St. Jude

Every year since 1990, the family of Brian Bush hosts a miniature golf tournament in memory of their son and to help St. Jude.

 
 
07/10/2006
Three generations of volunteers

When Nancy Irvine joined Epsilon Sigma Alpha some 16 years ago, she also joined in supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, becoming part of what some call the "St. Jude family."

 
 
06/13/2006
Ladies of St. Jude celebrate 50 years

Volunteers have been a tremendous reason for the success of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Ladies of St. Jude have played a vital role in that success for 50 years.

 
 
06/13/2006
Teens show they are 'Kids That Care'

A previously scheduled vacation prevented three sisters from participating in a local fund-raising walk for cancer. But the three girls didn't let that dampen their desire to help others.

 
 
03/30/2006
St. Jude volunteer travels far to give his time

You could say that Rick Steiner goes out of his way to volunteer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. But in truth, Steiner goes more than out of his way ... he goes out of his state.

 
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