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Support St. Jude in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

Join local supporters in New York City and across the Tri-State 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 event, volunteer, fundraise and get connected with St. Jude in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

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Upcoming events in the Tri-State

Connect with your local community at one of these upcoming events and join St. Jude in fighting childhood cancer. Click on an event below for more details.

 
 

Attend a Dinner, Gala or Golf Outing

From galas to concerts and golfing, there are fun events across the country that help support our lifesaving mission. Attendees, sponsors, committees, and volunteers participate in events to help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food.

You can help support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude locally while you play a round of golf, send your taste buds on a culinary adventure, listen to stories from St. Jude patients and much more!

 
Supporters gather at Wall Street Taste of New York.

Supporters unite for St. Jude at Wall Street Taste of New York.

 
 

Participate in the St. Jude Walk/Run®

Gather with friends, family, and your community for the St. Jude Walk/Run®. Taking place each September during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, our four free, family-friendly events — Jersey Shore, Long Island, New York and Northern New Jersey — provide space to have fun and get fit while supporting the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.®

Find a St. Jude Walk/Run Near You

 

Corporate Engagement

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

Connect on Corporate Engagement

 

St. Jude Leadership Society

St. Jude Leadership Society (SJLS) is a distinguished membership of high-performing high school and young collegiates who share a passion for leadership, service, and community. It gives members an opportunity to give back by promoting and supporting the mission of St. Jude.

Learn More about Leadership Society

 

Volunteer with St. Jude in the Tri State

Bring your passion to our mission by volunteering to support the kids of St. Jude. Get more information by emailing us at the button below. Together, we can save more lives.

Volunteer with Us

 

St. Jude Heroes Program

Do more with your race. 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 — and possibly even entry into the most exclusive races in the world.

Become a St. Jude Hero® Today

 
 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 
 

Meet the Tri-State Team

Our team is proud to partner with so many supporters in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as, together, we strive to end childhood childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

 
 

When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was considered largely incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80%, and we won't stop until no child dies from cancer.

 

St. Jude patient Imani

 
 

St. Jude stories from the Tri-State

Every dollar makes a difference*

 
  1. Platelet count for a St. Jude patient

    Platelet counts are among the tests that doctors use to monitor patient health during treatment.

    Donate $50

  2. One red wagon

    Wagons are the preferred mode of travel through the halls of the hospital and around campus for our younger patients.

    Donate $100

  3. One red blood cell transfusion

    Children undergoing treatment for cancer and other life-threatening diseases often need transfusions.

    Donate $250

  4. One hour of physical therapy

    Physical therapy is provided to patients because children with life-threatening diseases like cancer may develop developmental, cognitive or physical impairments as a result of their illnesses and their treatments.

    Donate $500

  5. Parent necessities for 20 patient families

    Parents who bring their children to St. Jude often leave home in a hurry and forget to pack day-to-day necessities such as shampoos, razors, deodorant, toothbrushes and lotion. At Tri Delta Place, our short-term housing facility, parents can obtain these essentials free of charge.

    Donate $1,000

  6. An ultrasound study for a St. Jude patient

    An ultrasound study is among the diagnostic imaging tests that doctors use to diagnose and monitor disease and treatment.

    Donate $2,500

  7. Daily room rate of the ICU

    The Intensive Care Unit at St. Jude has twice been recognized with the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence given by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. In 2009, the St. Jude ICU became Tennessee’s first ICU to win the honor.

    Donate $5,000

  8. Support St. Jude patients and their families

    Your donation will be used to provide breakthrough research, treatment and cures as you join St. Jude in its lifesaving mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®

    Donate Any Amount

 

When you make a donation using this information, your donation will be used to provide breakthrough research, treatment and cures.  Items listed here are representative of services and supplies that are part of the treatment and care of children at St. Jude.  The cost of each item or service is an approximation, and will vary based on actual costs incurred and individual patient needs.  Your donation will be used for the general operating needs of St. Jude, where no family ever receives a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food.

 
 

Get connected

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 the Tri-State.

60 East 42nd St., Suite 660
New York, NY 10165
Phone: (212) 379-1600

Email your St. Jude Tri-State Team

 
 
 
 
 

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Dinners, Galas and Golf Events in the Tri State Area

Angels of Hope Gala

Rockleigh, NJ
stjude.org/angelsforhope

This event features dinner, cocktails, entertainment, live and silent auctions and more for St. Jude supporters in and around Bergen County.

Give to Live Gala
Greenwich, CT
stjude.org/givetolivegala

Join fellow Connecticans for an exquiste gala to support St. Jude. Guests enjoy a memorable cocktail hour, exquisite dinner, drinks, live entertainment, auctions and special St. Jude moments alongside fellow supporters.

Hope and Heritage Gala
New York, NY
stjude.org/hopeandheritage

The Hope and Heritage Gala celebrates the contributions and culture of the Middle Eastern community to the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.

Hope in the Hamptons
Southampton, NY
stjude.org/hopeinthehamptons

Join us for a beautiful evening under the stars in Southampton, NY as guests enjoy cocktails, dinner and dancing in support of the St. Jude mission: Finding cures. Saving children.® 

If They Were Yours Golf Outing
Manhasset, NY
stjude.org/iftheywereyours

Join St. Jude supporters for a day of golf at the gorgeous North Hills Country Club followed by cocktails and dinner at this sought-after course located on the Gold Coast of Long Island.

New Jersey Golf Classic & Cocktail Party
Farmingdale, NJ
stjude.org/newjerseygolfclassic

This annual two-part event in honor of St. Jude patient Bridget brings together St. Jude supporters across central New Jersey as golfers play 18 holes at Eagle Oaks Country Club followed by cocktails, dinner, auctions, live entertainment and more during the Cocktail Party.

New York City Wine Tasting
New York, NY
stjude.org/nycwinetasting

Enjoy premier wine tastings and custom cocktails, live and silent auctions and a St. Jude presentation, capped off with live entertainment.

St. Jude Spirit of Hope
New York, NY
stjude.org/spiritofhope

Be part of  the commercial real estate industry's most lively networking and charity event in New York City as we enjoy a memorable evening filled with samplings from New York City’s best cuisine, craft spirits, live music and special St. Jude moments alongside fellow supporters to help further advance the mission of St. Jude.

Wall Street Taste of New York
New York, NY
stjude.org/wallstreet

Come together with individuals and corporations in the financial community for an evening of industry networking, food and beverage tastings from local restaurants, live and silent auctions, and more to benefit the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.

Cynthia Gardner

Cynthia Gardner
Area Executive Director - Tri-State
cynthia.gardner@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "In my early 20's, I met young children with blood-related cancer when I entered their hospital room to draw their blood. At the time, the overall cure rate was only 20%. I've never forgotten those children and my work at St. Jude assures I never will. They, and all the children I've met since, inspire me to do more; to give more; and to never stop working for the better of others. Working for St. Jude is much more than a job. It's a pleasure and a gift."

  

Lizette Dorado

Lizzette Dorado
Market Executive Director - New York City
lizzette.dorado@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "I know what it’s like to learn about an adult loved one that has been diagnosed with cancer: It hurts. I can’t imagine receiving the same news about a child. We have a responsibility to do more."

  

Stacey Bakker

Stacey Bakker
Philanthropic Advisor
stacey.bakker@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "Our kind and generous donors make it possible for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to continue our lifesaving mission. As a cancer survivor and a mom, I am moved and inspired by my work. It’s a blessing to work with the most incredible people, who remind me daily of the good in this world, and of the true difference that we can make together."

Supports: Donors who have included St. Jude in their estate plans in Connecticut, Westchester and Long Island

  

Timothy Bayly

Timothy Bayly
Senior Philanthropic Advisor
timothy.bayly@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "I ask myself why not St. Jude. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was founded on impeccable family attributes, values, and vision. It is because of those attributes and values that I will always support such a noble and authentic organization."

Supports: Donors in Manhattan, the Bronx, Upstate and Western NY interested in a significant current gift to St. Jude

  

Christina Bologna

Christina Bologna
Senior Philanthropic Advisor
christina.bologna@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "I was inspired by Danny Thomas when I was at the crossroads of my life and decided then that I wanted to make a difference for others. Danny’s dream that no child should die in the dawn of life resonates with me. I adopted it as my life’s mission through working with supporters like you."

Supports: Donors in New Jersey, Staten Island and Brooklyn interested in a significant current gift to St. Jude

  

Alexis Brown

Alexis Brown
Development Advisor
alexis.brown@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "I love working for St. Jude because of the positivity that comes along with being part of Danny’s Dream that no child dies in the dawn of life. I get to work each day to help make that dream a reality, and there is no better feeling in the world."

Supports: St. Jude Walk/Run® - New York, Give to Live Gala, NYC Wine Tasting

  

Nicole DiSturco

Nicole DiSturco
Development Advisor
nicole.disturco@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "I grew up in a big extended family with many younger cousins, so children have always had a special place in my heart. No family should have to lose their child."

Supports: Angels for Hope Gala, A Day at the Races, New Jersey Golf Classic & Cocktail Party, Wall Street Taste of New York, Kids For Kids Foundation

  

Kelly Kolkiewicz

Kelly Kolkiewicz
Philanthropic Advisor
kelly.kolkiewicz@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "It had always been my dream to work for St. Jude, finding cures & saving children.  Seeing firsthand the devastating effects of what a catastrophic diagnosis does to a family – emotionally, physically & financially – the fact that St. Jude families never see a bill is remarkable.  Being able to provide resources so that our families can solely focus on the well-bring of their child is what motivates me to give more than my best each and every day."

Supports: Donors who have included St. Jude in their estate plans in Upstate and Western NY, and Northern NJ

  

John Morytko

John Morytko
Senior Principal Gifts Advisor
john.morytko@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "I'm so thankful to wake up every day to work alongside amazing donors in support of an incredible institution, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, to defeat pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases."

Supports: Donors throughout the Tri-State area that are interested in a significant current gift to St. Jude

  

Colleen Neary

Colleen Neary
Leadership Annual Giving Advisor
colleen.neary@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "I take great pride in working alongside some of the most caring, 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 helping a child and their family in need."

Supports: Members of our Give to Live Society who make annual gifts to St. Jude of $2,500 or more

  

Elise Penge

Elise Penge
Development Specialist - Albany and Western New York
elise.penge@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "St. Jude has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My parents always instilled in us the importance of giving back and over the years, St. Jude became the cause I was most passionate about. Since starting with St. Jude in 2017 I have found multiple connections with loved ones who have been impacted by the research done at St. Jude, which continues to motivate me every day."

Supports: GNA Country Cares Radiothon, 98.1 The Hawk Country Cares Radiothon, Thunder 102 Country Cares Radiothon, 95X St. Jude Rocks Radiothon, Syracuse University Tri Delta

  

Steven Solomon

Steven Solomon
Philanthropy Director
steven.solomon@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "I have seen the impact of St. Jude through family friends with sick child and by working on behalf of the mission for 19 years and I know there is no better place to invest your resources."

Supports: Major and Planned Giving efforts throughout Tri-State, including working with professional advisors

  

Caroline Sparico

Caroline Sparico
Senior Philanthropic Advisor
caroline.sparico@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "I love coming to work knowing the direct connection between what I do and the life-saving work taking place at the hospital helping our kids and families.  It’s inspiring every day!"

Supports: Donors in Connecticut, Westchester and Long Island interested in a significant current gift to St. Jude

  

Shautae Thompson

Shautae Thompson
Development Specialist
shautae.thompson@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "It’s important for me to work at an organization that supports a mission and has a positive impact not only in my local community but around the world."

SupportsSt. Jude Spirit of Hope, If They Were Yours Golf Outing, Sunday of Hope, St. Jude Leadership Society - New Jersey, Rock 'N' Roll St. Jude Heroes

  

Anais Vu

Anais Vu
Advisor - Event Planner
anais.vu@alsac.stjude.org

Why St. Jude: "St. Jude pulls everyone together and knowing that you can contribute to an incredible lifesaving mission makes it so rewarding."

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