For 44 years, the St. Jude Telethon has given our community a way to join the fight against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases and to further the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.®
The 2021 St. Jude Telethon will be a live broadcast from the Peoria Civic Center on WEEK-TV News Channel 25. The Telethon is 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 are recognized during the St. Jude Telethon.
You don't have to be a celebrity to be a VIP. All you need to do is put your passion and desire to help win the battle against childhood cancer into action. By fundraising as a St. Jude Telethon VIP, you'll be a true celebrity for kids everywhere who are battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
1. REGISTER
Register as a St. Jude Telethon VIP to get started. We'll provide you with fundraising resources and support from local St. Jude representatives.
2. SET UP YOUR PAGE
Set up your St. Jude Telethon VIP fundraising page to spread the word and ask for donations to meet your goal of $1,000. Meeting your goal will help provide the necessary funds for research and treatment at St. Jude.
3. PARTICIPATE
On the night of the telethon, answer phones during your VIP hour and take additional pledges live on TV.
Meet St. Jude patients Smyrna and David, and take a virtual tour of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, as you celebrate the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.
Meet St. Jude patient Smyrna
Meet St. Jude patient David
Funds raised through the St. Jude Telethon will help ensure 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.
St. Jude patient Hadley
Become a sponsor
By partnering with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and sponsoring this event, you will align your company name with the strong, nationally recognized St. Jude mission and brand, and instill pride in your employees, consumers, vendors and company executives.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Peoria – Corinne Olson
corinne.olson@stjude.org
(309) 566-3500
or
Bloomington – Shyanne Sisk
shyanne.sisk@stjude.org
(309) 566-3500
Brad Aberle • Carolyn Alaksiewicz • Mark & Leah Day • Tiffanie Duncan • Dan Evans • James Fisher • Lana Frake • Erin Hunsley • John & Kelli Janssen • Amy Jones • Sue Kelley • Todd Kollar • Mary Lynall • Joan Martin • Jennifer Oberlander Mathews • Tina Nester • Ryan Pierson • Steve & Kelly Shaw • Matt Smutz • Nicole Sudholt
Bloomington Committee
Tony Bankston • Cindy Blackburn • Kevin Callis • Ted & Nancy Hoffman • Mike Johnson • Maggie Killian • Jeff Lockenvitz • Tina Mote • Catherine Sturdyvin • Steve & Vicki Trimpe
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
Choose the planned giving option that's right for you. Build your legacy, and help St. Jude save the lives of children with cancer.
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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.