Contact us directly to get involved and find ways to connect. You can also like us on Facebook to stay up-to-date about the exciting events in Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Phone: (800) 336-3083
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Phone: (412) 535-6115
St. Jude supporters celebrate the mission of St. Jude and bid on auction items at the Pittsburgh Gala.
Meet the Pennsylvania Team
Our team is proud to partner with so many supporters in Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware as, together, we strive to end childhood childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
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Strikes for St. Jude
Join us March 19, 2024 for Strikes for St. Jude, a family-friendly bowling event to raise funds and awareness for the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude supporters within the Pittsburgh community will come together to strike out sickle cell and other childhood catastrophic diseases.
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Fort Washington, Pennsylvania - St. Jude Fairways For Hope
Join us on June 10, 2024 at the St. Jude Fairways for Hope, a charity golf tournament in Philadelphia that brings together local professionals and corporate supporters to raise funds and awareness for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh Gala
Join us on June 21, 2024 for the St. Jude Pittsburgh Gala at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. All proceeds from this Pittsburgh charity dinner benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Help support St. Jude by participating in the St. Jude Walk/Run in Pennsylvania, held annually in September. 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.
Do your part by registering as an individual, starting a team or joining a team.
Not in Pennsylvania? Click to find a Walk/Run in your area.
Races and challenges to support St. Jude
Participate in St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend® from Pennsylvania by registering for one of the virtual challenges!
Virtual race options include the 4-race challenge, 2-race challenge, marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K.
You can also become a St. Jude Hero and join Facebook Challenges, Strava communities and other virtual events.
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Pittsburgh Gala
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ESA at University of Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh Gala
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Pittsburgh Gala
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Pittsburgh Gala
St. Jude cares for some of the world’s sickest children regardless of their race, ethnicity, beliefs, or ability to pay. Our patients receive the customized care they need to treat childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases, no matter what barriers they may face.
St. Jude patient Za'Mya
Hope for all kids
Founder Danny Thomas vowed to make St. Jude an inclusive place for children with life-threatening diseases, as well as their families — a place of hope for all.
Our patients receive the customized care they need to treat childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases, no matter what barriers they may face.
Because of St. Jude's commitment to treat other life-threatening diseases, children like St. Jude patient Za'Mya, who was born with sickle cell disease, can thrive.
More St. Jude stories from Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware
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Pennsylvania teen supports St. Jude Mission: Inspired to honor her best friend
Olivia's childhood friend didn't survive pediatric cancer. By fundraising for St. Jude, she hopes other families will get to see their children grow up.
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Proud Lebanese roots tie aptly named Pennsylvania cone maker to St. Jude
Joy Cone Co. celebrated its 100th birthday with a $100,000 donation to St. Jude. It's been an annual gift ever since that celebrates the legacies of both organizations.
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Treated for a brain tumor, Jean Pierre heads to Penn State University
Love of building and design was sparked while a patient at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Delaware school counselor: St. Jude saved my life then inspired it
When Tony DeVary helps one of his middle-school students through a challenging time, he can channel the care he received as a young patient at St. Jude.
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Austin's Wagon Walk
Inspired by a patient's story he heard on the radio, a young Pittsburgh boy follows his heart to fundraise for St. Jude.
Fill out the form below to learn about the ways you can donate your time to help St. Jude.
Would you like to serve in a high-impact role? We could use you on one of these councils or committees. Let us know in the form that you are interested, and our team will provide more information.
Area Advisory Council
Subcommittee – Corporate Engagement
Subcommittee – Emerging Markets
Signature Programs
St. Jude Walk/Run® Philadelphia Committee
Fairways for Hope Golf Committee
St. Jude Pittsburgh Gala Committee
Volunteer Ambassadors
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, bequests, annual giving options and more — choose the giving option that is right for you, and your generosity will help children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Email your local team or visit the link below for more giving options.
St. Jude patient Peter
Partner with purpose by creating opportunities for your organization and its team members to engage with St. Jude through their work.
Connect with your local 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
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Platelet count for a St. Jude patient
Platelet counts are among the tests that doctors use to monitor patient health during treatment.
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One red wagon
Wagons are the preferred mode of travel through the halls of the hospital and around campus for our younger patients.
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One red blood cell transfusion
Children undergoing treatment for cancer and other life-threatening diseases often need transfusions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 livesaving mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®
* 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.
Meet St. Jude patients
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Meet Marina
Marina is a joyful 2-year-old who loves to laugh and dance with her siblings. She was referred to St. Jude after a white glimmer in her pupil led to her being diagnosed with retinoblastoma, an eye cancer.
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Meet Luis
Like many boys his age, Luis wanted to be a soccer player when he grew up. But then he was diagnosed with cancer. Now he wants to help kids like him.
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Meet Alana
Alana didn't let a cancer diagnosis get in the way of her dreams for the future. Neither did St. Jude.
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Meet Maelin-Kate
Maelin-Kate was diagnosed with a rare blood disease at age 5, but her mom says, "Every day, she finds a reason why it's the best day ever."
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Meet Miguel
Miguel is a happy boy who loves to laugh.
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Meet Ashtyn
When Ashtyn’s family learned she had a type of cancerous brain tumor called a medulloblastoma, they turned to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
