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Support St. Jude in South Texas

Join local supporters in Houston, San Antonio and across South Texas to help St. Jude Children's Research Hospital continue its lifesaving mission of finding cures for childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Attend an upcoming charity event, volunteer, fundraise and get connected with St. Jude in South Texas.

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Upcoming charity events in South Texas

Connect with your local community at one of these upcoming galas, dinners or charity events and join St. Jude in fighting childhood cancer.

 
 

St. Jude Walk® - Houston

Houston St. Jude Walk participants.

Help support St. Jude by participating in the St. Jude Walk® in Houston presented locally by KBR at Constellation Field on September 12, 2026. This is a nationwide 5K hybrid event, taking place in person and virtually, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a focus on ending childhood cancer. Together.

Register for the Walk

 

St. Jude Houston Golf Classic

St. Jude Houston Golf Classic golfers stand in front of golf carts.

Connect with St. Jude friends and supporters for 18 holes of golf at the Golf Club of Houston on December 7, 2026. In partnership with iHeartMedia, the St. Jude Houston Golf Classic has raised more than $3 million for the kids of St. Jude. our participation makes an impact in the lives of children suffering with cancer and other life-threatening diseases in Houston and around the world.

Learn More About Houston Golf Classic

 

St. Jude Houston Christmas Luncheon

Supporters gather with Santa at the St. Jude Houston Christmas Luncheon.

Mark your calendars and join us at The Revaire in Houston on April 18, 2026! The St. Jude Houston Gala is an evening of dinner and cocktails, live and silent auctions with one-of-a-kind experiences, live entertainment and inspiring stories of St. Jude patients and their families, all to benefit the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.®

Learn More About Houston Christmas Luncheon

 

St. Jude Houston Gala

Patient Everly and her parents onstage at the 2024 St. Jude Houston Gala.

St. Jude patient Everly with her parents at the St. Jude Houston Gala

Mark your calendars and join us at The Reverie in Houston on April 5, 2025! The St. Jude Houston Gala is an evening of dinner and cocktails, live and silent auctions with one-of-a-kind experiences, live entertainment and inspiring stories of St. Jude patients and their families, all to benefit the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.®

Learn More About Houston Gala

 

St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway - Bryan/College Station

Artistic rendering of the Bryan/College Station, TX St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway house

Enter the St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway in your city for your chance at a dream-come-true home — all while supporting the kids of St. Jude, where families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food. 

 

St. Jude Heroes – Houston Marathon Weekend

Supporters gather to run for St. Jude in San Antonio.

St. Jude Heroes participate in some of the world's greatest running events, and we are thrilled to partner with the Houston Marathon Committee for the Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Houston Half Marathon and We are Houston 5k. When you run as a St. Jude Hero, your commitment to raising funds supports the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Finding cures. Saving Children.

Run with St. Jude

 

St. Jude Fiesta on the River Gala - San Antonio

Supporters gather to run for St. Jude in San Antonio.

Join us on Friday, May 1, 2026, for the inaugural St. Jude Fiesta on the River Gala charity event at The McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas. This event will bring together St. Jude supporters in the San Antonio area for a sensational evening that will include dinner, cocktails, entertainment, live and silent auctions, a St. Jude patient speaker and more.

Learn More about Fiesta on the River Gala

 

St. Jude Houston Crawfish for a Cure

Supporters gather to run for St. Jude in San Antonio.

Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026, for Crawfish for a Cure at Spindletap Brewery in Houston, Texas. St. Jude supporters will gather for an unforgettable evening filled with a delicious crawfish boil, craft beer, live music from Roger Creager, lawn games and family-friendly fun.

Learn More about Crawfish for a Cure

 
 

Photos from South Texas Events

St. Jude Heroes Program

Be a St. Jude Hero® and run for the kids of St. Jude. When you register for your race as a St. Jude Hero®, you gain access to an online training program, race-day perks — from a St. Jude singlet to hotel accommodations, depending on your event and fundraising commitment. We won't stop until no child dies from cancer.

Become a St. Jude Hero®

 
 
 

Connect with the South Texas Team

Our team is proud to partner with so many supporters in Houston, San Antonio and across South Texas as, together, we strive to end childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Contact us directly to get involved and find ways to connect. You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram to stay up to date about the exciting events in Houston, San Antonio and across South Texas.

Houston, Texas
5847 San Felipe Street
Suite 2325
Houston, TX 77057
Phone: (281) 605-7600
Phone: (800) 933-0611

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St. Jude stories from Texans

Treatments developed at St. Jude have helped push the U.S. childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80%. Yet, around the world, about 1 in 5 will survive. That’s why we’re helping make lifesaving treatments available to more children in more places — because where they live shouldn’t determine if they live.

 

St. Jude patient Luna

 
 

Build Your Legacy with St. Jude

 

Bequests

Make a lasting impact in the lives of St. Jude patients and their families by leaving St. Jude in your will or living trust. With your bequest, your generosity helps ensure that patients receive world-class care.

 

Plan Your Giving

You can support the children of  St. Jude in the way that best suits your financial and personal goals. IRAs, donor-advised funds, stocks, gift annuities, trusts and more — choose the planned giving option that is right for you, and your generosity will help children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

 

Individual Giving

The St. Jude Give To Live Society is a loyal group of donors who consistently give charitable gifts throughout the year at truly impactful levels. As a committed donor, your giving helps ensure our lifesaving mission to find cures and provide world-class care for some of the world’s sickest children — today and in the future.

 
 

Explore corporate engagement with St. Jude

Partner with purpose by creating opportunities for your organization and its team members to engage with St. Jude through their work.

Connect with your South Texas St. Jude team on potential sponsorships and partnerships, set up your workplace giving program and build a network of hope and inspiration through your involvement.

Partner with St. Jude Connect on Sponsorships and Partnerships

 
 

Seeking treatment?

Our approach makes us different from most children’s hospitals. Learn more about seeking treatment for your child at St. Jude.

Patient Referrals

 
 
Angela Garza

Angela Garza
Area Executive Director
angela.garza@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "As a mom, it's hard to imagine my child falling ill… especially with a form of childhood cancer. I think about those parents who hear that devastating news that their child has cancer. I truly believe the words of Danny Thomas — 'No child should die in the dawn of life.' I will forever feel honored to be a part of the St. Jude mission — to cure childhood cancer."

  

Amanda Payne

Amanda Payne
Area Managing Director
amanda.payne@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "I chose St. Jude because its mission—Finding cures. Saving children.—is something I believe in deeply. As a parent, I’m moved by the idea of easing the fears families face during the worst moments of their lives. It’s meaningful to know that my work contributes to an organization that brings hope and healing to children around the world."

  

Courtney Rogers

Courtney Rogers
Senior Philanthropic Advisor, South Texas
courtney.rogers@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "I am so blessed to work alongside some of the most caring and generous donors in the world.  The mission here at St. Jude humbles me every day and I couldn’t think of more rewarding work than finding cures and saving children."

  

Tracy VanNostrand

Tracy VanNostrand
Senior Advisor, Strategic Partnerships
tracy.vannostrand@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "I personally know two families impacted by pediatric cancer and the devastation that diagnosis can cause. I am so proud to be working for this organization knowing the direct connection between what I do every day with our partners and the life-saving work taking place at the hospital helping our kids and families in Texas and around the globe."

Supports: Corporate Engagement – South Texas

  

Robbie Lam

Robbie Lam
Sr. Advisor, Area Development – San Antonio & Laredo
robbie.lam@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "I had the privilege to visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital before working for the organization. Walking the halls and seeing not only families that look like mine, but families from all over the world made this place special. St. Jude gives a family hope when they need it the most. I am here to continue the fight against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases."

Supports: St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway – San Antonio, St. Jude Fiesta on the River Gala, St. Jude Heroes

  

Rebecca Levine

Rebecca Levine
Sr. Advisor – Area Development
rebecca.levine@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "There is nothing more precious than a child’s life.  A child should not have to worry about if they are going to be able to make it to their teenage or adulthood years. St. Jude gives children and their families hope. Hope that one day their research will find a cure for cancer and many other pediatric diseases. I am forever honored and excited to be on the journey of giving families hope."

SupportsSt. Jude Houston Golf Classic, iHeartMedia Houston, St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway - Houston

  

Rebecca Levine

Joe Kern
Sr. Advisor – Area Development
joe.kern@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "For me, why St. Jude is simple. The families I’ve met have faced challenges that no one should ever have to endure, yet they continue to show extraordinary strength, hope, and love. I’ve sat beside them in hospital rooms during treatments—moments filled with fear, courage, and unwavering determination. I’ve stood with them during bell ringing celebrations, watching the pure joy and relief that comes after such a long, difficult road."

SupportsSt. Jude Houston Gala, St. Jude Houston Luncheon, Buckeye Partners Charity Classic for St. Jude

  

Rebecca Levine

Chloe Rushing
Advisor – Events Planner
chloe.rushing@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "St. Jude matters to me because it represents hope when families need it most, providing world class care without the burden of medical bills. I was inspired by their promise that no family will ever pay for treatment, allowing parents to focus completely on their child’s healing. Their unique blend of compassion and groundbreaking research gives families strength, dignity, and a real chance at a healthier future."

SupportsSt. Jude Houston Gala, St. Jude Houston Golf Classic, St. Jude Crawfish for a Cure, Buckeye Partners Charity Classic for St. Jude

  

Rebecca Levine

Why St. Jude: "St. Jude means having the privilege to contribute to something truly impactful. Through my role in raising critical funds, I get to support the mission of curing childhood cancer and giving researchers the opportunity to discover lifesaving treatments. It’s incredible to witness what a community can accomplish when we come together for a simple yet powerful mission: finding cures and saving lives."

Supports: A&M Tri Delta Sorority, St. Jude Houston Dream – Bryan/College Station, South Texas Volunteers, Univision – Houston, Radio One Houston, 93Q Houston

  

Gracie Reyes

Natalie Biggs
Development Representative, Texas Region
natalie.tuminellobiggs@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude"Being from Memphis, St. Jude has always been dear to me. My family have been long time supporters and my husband and I have run as St. Jude Heroes for many years. Having the opportunity to serve this mission as a member of the team is truly special for me."

  

Gracie Reyes

Gracie Reyes
Territory Administrator, Texas & Oklahoma Regions
gracie.reyes@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude"There aren’t many places that cross all the barriers and join people together the way the mission of St. Jude does for families all over the world."

  

Gracie Reyes

Justin Waldrip
Philanthropic Advisor
justin.waldrip@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "St. Jude provides families hope when things seem hopeless and light when times are darkest, all made possible by the generosity of donors who choose to stand with them. It’s humbling to share these stories of hope and light with our donors, and I’m honored to work alongside the people who make the life saving mission of St. Jude possible."

Supports: Donors who have included St. Jude in their estate plans across Texas

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