St. Jude was founded on a promise: that no child should be denied the chance to live because of what a family could or could not afford.
After more than six decades, we have grown into a global scientific enterprise that has helped transform childhood cancer from frequently fatal to often survivable.
Our mission
The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay.
Our commitment to discovery
We pursue understanding, cures and prevention for diseases that are among the most difficult and consequential in medicine. With research embedded directly in care, scientists and clinicians work collaboratively, moving from laboratory to patient faster than traditional models allow.
Our commitment to patients
We believe access to world-class care should not depend on a family’s circumstances. When St. Jude makes a breakthrough, protocols, data and expertise are shared openly with institutions around the world because our commitment to access extends far beyond our campus.
Our vision
To accelerate progress against catastrophic disease at a global level
St. Jude has the obligation and the ability to help children around the world. Because of our success, we have the opportunity and the responsibility to establish an agenda that is aimed toward achieving the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
In high-income countries, more than 80% of children diagnosed with cancer today will survive. In many low- and middle- income countries, that number is below 30%. The science exists; the gap is in access. St. Jude is closing that gap by training specialists, building health systems, expanding access to essential medicines and sharing discoveries with more than 400 institutions worldwide.
Our values
Our values define how we pursue our mission and guide the behaviors and decisions of everyone here. The mission belongs to all of us — from researchers pursuing fundamental discovery to the people who welcome families on their first and most frightening day.
Always recognize that advancing treatment for children with catastrophic diseases is at the center of everything we do.
Do what is right; take ownership of what you do.
Work with purpose and urgency — your efforts matter.
Embrace the challenge to create a new tomorrow.
Work collaboratively and help others to succeed.
Always be respectful of your coworkers, our patients and their families, and visitors to our campus.
Make the most of St. Jude resources and be mindful of those who provided them.
More to discover
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What does St. Jude do?
St. Jude gives kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases the chance they deserve. We're dedicated to providing the best care for patients and leading the research that leads to cures.
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The impact of St. Jude
Since 1962, St. Jude has been advancing research and improving care and survival rates for kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
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History of St. Jude
Explore the history of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, from Danny Thomas’s founding vision to groundbreaking discoveries and global impact in childhood cancer research.
