We are so grateful for all of you who participated, gave and joined us in the fight against pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases. For 46 years, the St. Jude Telethon has given our community a way to further the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.® Everywhere.
The 2023 St. Jude Telethon was a live broadcast from the Peoria Civic Center on WEEK 25. It was an opportunity for local leaders and St. Jude supporters to serve as Telethon VIPs who are committed to raising funds for the kids of St. Jude and recognized during the St. Jude Telethon.
All proceeds from this event benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, where families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live..
To learn more about next year's event or volunteer opportunities, contact Corinne Olson at corinne.olson@alsac.stjude.org or (309) 566-3500.
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St. Jude patient Lucas and his mother
St. Jude stories from Central Illinois
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15-year-old soccer player celebrates being home from St. Jude with those who cared most: her entire Illinois town
Through a series of kind acts, Tessa’s hometown showed her she was out of sight, but never out of mind during cancer treatment.
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Peoria Proud
You’d be hard-pressed to find a place more in step with St. Jude than the Illinois city behind the Memphis to Peoria Run. It started small — a handful of runners, a motorhome, a couple of vans and a crazy notion. Today, it's raised $56.2 million in its history.
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90-year-old Dean Troutman’s walk for St. Jude ends Saturday, but he wants you to keep going
Fans of the Princeville, Illinois, resident have kept pace with his positivity and desire to do good. Now he asks them not to stop.
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Illinois child survives rare cancer at St. Jude, returns to build garden where hope grows
Years after St. Jude saved his life, Jeremiah Godby returned to campus and saw the need for an outdoor space for spiritual healing. Then he helped make it happen.
Telethon Co-Chairs
James & Martha Ingold
John Kocher
Rick & Sherry Semonis
Peoria Committee
Carolyn Alaksiewicz • Mark & Leah Day • James Fisher • Lana Frake • Erin Hunsley • John & Kelli Janssen • Amy Jones • Sue Kelley • Todd Kollar • Dave Lennie • Jennifer Mathews • Mike McCoy • Tina Nester • Brian Pickerill • Ryan Pierson • Steve & Kelly Shaw • Matt Smutz • Nicole Sudholt
Get Involved Locally
Click below to find additional events, volunteer opportunities and more ways to connect with St. Jude supporters in Peoria, Bloomington-Normal and all across Central & Southern Illinois and Iowa.
Ways to Support St. Jude in Central & Southern Illinois and Iowa
Other ways you can get involved:
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Volunteer Locally
Search and register for volunteer opportunities at local fundraising events in your community.
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Explore Planned Giving
With planned giving, you can achieve your financial goals while supporting the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.
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Attend Events Near You
St. Jude galas, golf tournaments and benefit events are hosted around the United States. Find an event happening near you, and help support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.