Honoring their lives. Advancing more cures
We have come far against childhood cancer. We must go further.
Children are surviving cancer at higher rates than ever before, but too many lives are still lost. Read the stories of children we remember, learn how St. Jude is advancing research and supporting families, and discover how you can help continue the fight against childhood cancer.
Thiago, a St. Jude patient remembered by his family, smiles during an outdoor portrait
Where a child lives should not determine their chance to survive cancer
The progress we've made. The work that remains
We won't stop®
St. Jude has helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate in the U.S. from 20% in 1962 to more than 80% today.
We're helping improve cure rates
St. Jude has achieved a 94% survival rate for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a type of blood cancer, up from 4% in 1962.
90+ diseases treated at St. Jude
St. Jude treats children with cancer, blood disorders and other life-threatening diseases.
Read more about how St. Jude is looking to expand genetic research and care access to be more inclusive.
See our findings on the potential for limiting neurocognitive issues during treatment.
Discover how St. Jude researchers are making headway in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment and what that means for patients.
Ways to give
Donating, honoring a loved one and workplace giving are just a few ways to make a difference for the kids of St. Jude.
Fundraise
Make your impact go further by joining one of our fundraisers or starting one of your own.
Volunteer
Donate your time, and help us make a difference for kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Find a volunteer opportunity near you.
Learn more about our history, our patients and our research:
-
Our history
In 1962, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital opened in front of a crowd of 9,000 in Memphis, Tenn. Learn about the history of St. Jude, how our hospital came to be and the amazing things we’ve accomplished.
-
Our patient stories
Be inspired by the touching stories of St. Jude patients facing childhood cancer and other diseases.
-
Our unique operating model
There are great research institutions, great hospitals and great charities — we’re all three. See how we’re funded, how our operating model works and our plans for the future.