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.
Compliance & ethics
- Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance Accreditation
- Charity Navigator Rating
- Community Health Needs Assessment
- CHNA Implementation Plan (PDF)
- Financial Assistance Policy
- Financial Assistance Statement
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital EthicsPoint Hotline
- ALSAC EthicsPoint Hotline
- Privacy policy for online visitors and donors
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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Longtime employee shares story of personal, family military service
Seven years of U.S. Navy service helped prepare veteran Yvonne Carroll for her role as director of hematology patient services. Read her story.
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St. Jude talent experience advisor extends hospitality to job candidates and their families
From hospitality to human resources: Linda Smith of Human Resources changed careers to help St. Jude advance its mission.
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Respiratory therapists are vital part of patient care
Respiratory therapists are emergency responders who assist patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. Learn more about their role
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Meet Emma
Emma is a 12-year-old girl who enjoys sports and riding four-wheelers with her twin brother. After defeating brain cancer, she can continue doing everything she loves.
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Life after St. Jude: Hoop Dreams
Simon Stacy overcomes the eye cancer retinoblastoma to play basketball in high school and possibly college.
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Global Child Health: Spreading Knowledge, Saving Children
A unique Master of Science in Global Child Health trains health care professionals around the world. This program incorporates the world-renowned faculty of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences with the expertise of faculty in Global Pediatric Medicine.
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St. Jude LIFE Celebrates Milestone
By studying CD8+ T cells, scientists harness the power of the immune system to treat cancer. The researchers challenge the notion that cancer cells must contain multiple mutations to prompt an immune response.
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Together: Powered by St. Jude
A new online resource brings families and St. Jude experts together to face pediatric cancer.
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Where Leukemia Hides, the Immune System Seeks
Research challenges the notion that cancer cells must contain multiple mutations to prompt an immune response.
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Half-Matched Transplants, Whole Hope for Cures
A new study for half-matched transplants aims to cure high-risk blood cancers. The HAP2HCT clinical trial aims to kill remaining cancer cells, reduce the risk of GVHD and help patients’ immune systems recover quickly.
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Blue-Sky Projects Accelerate Progress
St. Jude identifies and pursues bold new projects that could transform science and medicine.
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The future is today
ALSAC President and CEO, Richard C. Shadyac Jr., remembers the advances made throughout the 50+ year history of St. Jude, and the incredible discoveries yet to be made.
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It's a BRAVE New World for Mobility
The new BRAVE (Beginning Restorative Activities Very Early) program seeks to help mobilized patients as soon as possible to decrease their time in the pediatric intensive care unit and reduce delirium and ventilation time.
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St. Jude employee’s journey inspires new adoption benefit
With the help of the St. Jude Adoption Assistance Program, Child Life specialist Ashley Carr adopted her daughter, Nora, in 2017.
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Physician assistant helps teen sickle cell patients navigate through treatment
Paul Lavoie helps prepare sickle cell patients for the transition to adult care. Learn why his role is important to patients’ long-term health.