Let’s end childhood cancer. Together.
The most important word in that statement is the last word — together. I am so grateful to each and every one of you who are working together to support the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer, which takes place in 61 cities across the U.S. this month — Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Whether you walk, run, volunteer or fundraise, your contributions make a difference to the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Children like Jordyn.
In 2014, Jordyn — a competitive gymnast — was diagnosed at age 9 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common childhood cancer. Thanks to treatment at St. Jude, Jordyn is now back in training for the sport she is so passionate about and hopes to compete again. She inspires the athlete in all of us — no matter our athletic ability.
You all inspire me, too. I am amazed by the countless individuals in cities large and small across America who take the St. Jude mission into their hearts and their lives. From Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Utica, New York, thousands of people will literally be taking steps to end childhood cancer by taking part in the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer September 17, September 24 and September 25. Each person’s effort brings vital awareness to the St. Jude mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®
I am also incredibly thankful for the generosity of our National Series Sponsors — Target, Thrivent Mutual Funds and American Airlines — for all they do to make this event possible. The extraordinary dedication of these companies, and of groups across the U.S. who have committed to sending national teams to the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer, is nothing short of astonishing. If you haven’t signed up to walk or run, it’s not too late. Please consider coming to join us for a fun and inspiring event unlike any other.
It is truly wonderful to see people from all walks of life and all corners of our country coming together for one cause. We can end childhood cancer. Together.
You, too, can make a difference for St. Jude kids.
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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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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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Wrestling for a cure
One small community of wrestlers in Springfield, Ill., is showing that their hearts are bigger than their muscles, and they’re putting them to good use raising funds for St. Jude.
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St. Jude soul sisters
When four mothers learned that their children had been diagnosed with cancer, they found hope in each other and in St. Jude, the hospital that worked to save their children's lives.
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MRI technologist is inspired throughout career at St. Jude
With a strong support system of women in her life, Mary Jo Freeman has advanced from a hopeful student to a seasoned MRI specialist. Find out about her journey at St. Jude.
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Dr. Sheila Moore on breaking barriers and giving back
Sheila Moore, MD, began her medical career at a time when men dominated the field. More than five decades later, she reflects on her barrier-breaking career as a pediatric hematologist-oncologist in the South.
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Do what you put your mind to
Tangie Thomas, VP of Clinical Operations, talks about persistence and motivation in her career.
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Losing my best friend to cancer led me to a career in science
Research Tech Hailey Skonhovd honors her childhood friend’s memory by pursuing a scientific career.
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Moving science forward
Inspired by female scientists, Shondra Miller, PhD, is focused on pushing science’s boundaries.
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A volunteer for life
2017 Volunteer of the Year Award winner Eddie Ramos has devoted countless hours to continuing the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.
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In this together
Thirteen St. Jude Heroes® are in step with the most compelling reasons — they'll run for St. Jude kids at the 2018 Boston Marathon.
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St. Jude signs on as Seattle race title sponsor
For the 2018 Seattle Marathon, runners will have even more of a reason to run their hearts out, namely for the kids of St. Jude.
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Riding for a reason: From St. Jude supporter to St. Jude mom
Cycle instructor Jamie rallied to raise funds for St. Jude, not knowing her daughter would soon become a patient.
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Operation Bunny Hop
Jen Clark created a sweet surprise for St. Jude kids — a very special delivery of 550 Easter baskets — to share the springtime hoppy-ness.
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St. Jude Spirit of the Dream celebrates Dr. King’s legacy
St. Jude Spirit of the Dream celebrated Black History Month, and commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Memphis sanitation workers’ strike that brought Dr. King to Memphis.
