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.
ALSAC exists solely to raise the funds and awareness necessary to operate and sustain St. Jude. Learn more about our unique operating model, and why you should support St. Jude.
Read the latest updates on the St. Jude strategic plans to advance treatment and research that helps save the lives of children everywhere.
All St. Jude and ALSAC financial reports are prepared according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); are audited annually by an outside, public accounting firm; approved by our Board of Directors & Governors; and are reported publicly as required by strict state and federal regulations.
Contact us at 1-800-822-6344 or annual.report@stjude.org to request a copy of our Combined Financial Statements. See our frequently asked questions for more information about donations and fundraising.
Every donation makes a difference
Approximately 75% of the funds necessary to operate St. Jude must be raised from generous donors.
We're saving children all over the world
St. Jude has treated children from all 50 states and from around the world.
Lifesaving treatment at no cost to families
Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
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Meet Amir
Though Amir has only known sickle cell disease and St. Jude since he was born, he's at a hospital that has been pioneering the treatment of the disease for more than 50 years.
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St. Jude expands international reach with new global initiative
St. Jude Global is a new initiative to improve access to care for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases worldwide. View the photos from the press conference.
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Meet the dads of St. Jude
Marcus, Ricardo and Gustavo never thought that they would arrive in Memphis, Tenn. (where St. Jude is located) to care for their sick children. But they've found a second home at the hospital that has worked to save their children's' lives.
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St. Jude kindergarteners celebrated at graduation ceremony
View images from the annual St. Jude Kindergarten Graduation, a celebration of patients who completed their first year in school while undergoing treatment.
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Meet Tammy
When Tammy's parents discovered he had anaplastic ependymoma, a type of brain tumor, they turned to St. Jude for their son's treatment.
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Meet Mya
This year, patient Mya, who's receiving treatment for sickle cell disease, was selected to have a FedEx plane named after her at the FedEx St. Jude Classic.
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Patients enjoy enchanted evening at Teen Formal
The theme for this year’s event was the Enchanted Garden. View photos of patients and siblings enjoying the annual St. Jude Teen Formal.
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Working together: Mother and daughter nurses bond at St. Jude
In observance of Mother’s Day May 13 and National Nurses Week May 6–12, St. Jude nurses Margie and Kallen Kjellin share their story.
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Reid's big day on the green
Reid loves golf, so he didn't let a diagnosis of soft tissue cancer stop him from living his dream and getting to caddy for his favorite golfer at the FedEx St. Jude Classic.
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Meet NaNa
NaNa has known cancer since she was 1 year old, but today, she has a brighter future with the help of St. Jude.
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Administrative professionals provide dedicated support to St. Jude departments
The more than 150 administrative professionals at St. Jude offer unparalleled support to keep their departments running smoothly. Three longtime admins share their stories.
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Giving to save a little one's life
Ginnie Mueller's calendar is chalk full of activities and appointments, but she still finds time to create a lasting legacy through charitable gift annuities with St. Jude.
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Meet Santiago
When a CT scan revealed Santiago had medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumor, his parents were devastated.
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Meet Connor
Just before New Year's Eve 2016, Connor and his family received news that would change the tune of his life. At St. Jude, Connor's love of music is helping carry him through treatment for a brain tumor called germinoma.
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Graduating with hope
Spring is here, and ALSAC President and CEO Richard C. Shadyac Jr. shares his reflections on what's to come at St. Jude in the new season and beyond.
