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 Hampton Roads, Richmond and across Virginia.
ALSAC/St. Jude office location:
300 E. Main St., Suite 300
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 687-1200
Supporters celebrate the mission of St. Jude at Peninsula Golf Tournament in Williamsburg, VA.
St. Jude Anchor of Hope
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital presents St. Jude Anchor of Hope benefit at The Mariners' Museum and Park in Newport News, VA. The evening includes hors d’oeuvres, carving stations, live and silent auctions, live music and a chance to hear from St. Jude patients and their families.
Peninsula Golf Tournament
The St. Jude Peninsula Golf Tournament brings together Southeast Virginia golfers for an 18-hole scramble and dinner at Ford's Colony Country Club in Williamsburg, Va. Join us as we play and raise funds for the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.
Enter the St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway 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.
Central VA
The 2023 Dream Home® Giveaway will be located at Trent's Landing in Lynchburg, VA.
Hampton Roads
The 2023 Dream Home® Giveaway will be located at River Club in Suffolk, VA.
Richmond
The 2023 Dream Home® Giveaway will be located at The Edges at Westchester in Chesterfield County, VA.
Photos from St. Jude events in Virginia
Races and challenges to support St. Jude
Participate in St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend® from Virginia 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.
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.
Because of the commitment of St. Jude 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
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Small in population, this Virginia town is big of heart, wrapping its arms around local St. Jude families
Grateful St. Jude parents give back by fundraising: "This is our God-driven mission."
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Making History at St. Jude: Dr. Rudolph Jackson
When St. Jude opened in 1962, Danny Thomas vowed the hospital would treat patients regardless of race, religion or ability to pay. In 1968, Dr. Rudolph Jackson became one of the first Black doctors at St. Jude.
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Teen finds comfort in St. Jude, hair bands and vinyl records
Gage feels grateful just to be alive after brain cancer. Now he wants to help others facing the same challenges.
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Through past and present, the Spence family holds strong ties with St. Jude
Robert Spence found a sense of mission and equality at St. Jude. Decades later, his niece found life-saving treatment, and his son, a career.
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From St. Jude patient to St. Jude supporter
A diagnosis of Ewing sarcoma at age 12 could have put Philip Aiken on the bench for good. But as he explains, his determination to run back into life helped him discover a new strength through purpose.
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Spurred by the mission and inspired by a trailblazer, Mississippi doctor gives to support St. Jude
As Dr. Rayford learned more about St. Jude — how it had opened as an inclusive hospital in 1962 at the height of civil rights strife in the South and welcomed children regardless of race, and how it employed and promoted doctors, scientists and staff of color, as well — Rayford knew this was a cause that deserved his support.
Fill out the form to learn about the ways you can donate your time to help St. Jude.
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.
Email your local team or visit the link below for more planned 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.