Why fundraising is important
Fundraising brings people together to help important causes, and when we join forces, our donations can make an even bigger impact. For example, raising money for St. Jude helps kids around the world who are facing cancer and other serious illnesses. Every dollar helps move us closer to finding cures and saving lives — because together, we can do more.
Create your own fundraiser
Do what you love, and use it to create your own fundraiser to make a difference in the lives of St. Jude kids.
Workplace fundraisers
Plan a fun activity with your coworkers and use it to create a fundraiser to help the kids of St. Jude.
Celebration fundraisers
For the big moments and the important people in your life, create a fundraiser to add even more meaning.
Fitness fundraisers
Make your workout mean more. Use your favorite sports and fitness activities to help support St. Jude.
Horseback riding fundraisers
Hop in the saddle and make a difference when you create or join a Saddle Up for St. Jude fundraiser.
Cruisin' for St. Jude fundraiser
Put the pedal to the metal. Join Cruisin' for St. Jude, and help kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
How to start a fundraiser
Start fundraising for St. Jude with our easy process that provides you with everything you’ll need to make your fundraiser a success.
1. Start with an idea
Choose the type of fundraiser you want to start — use one of our ideas, create your own or explore our list of 50 fundraising ideas.
2. Register and share
Sign up and you’ll get a personal fundraising page, a digital toolkit with tips and social media assets to share. Then, spread the word through social media, local businesses and your community.
3. Fundraise and celebrate
Raise money solo or with a team, and once you’ve wrapped up your efforts, take a moment to celebrate the impact you’ve made for St. Jude kids.
Every dollar makes a difference*
Because the majority of St. Jude funding comes from generous donors, we have the freedom to focus on what matters most — saving kids regardless of their financial situation.
*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.
$25
$25
... could help provide one rehabilitation ball for St. Jude patients.*
... could help provide one rehabilitation ball for St. Jude patients.*
$50
$50
... could help provide two days of meals to a St. Jude patient.*
... could help provide two days of meals to a St. Jude patient.*
$100
$100
... could help provide five chemotherapy IV tubing sets*
... could help provide chemotherapy IV tubing sets*
$250
$250
... could help provide one day of oxygen for a St. Jude patient*
... could help provide one day of oxygen for a St. Jude patient*
What impact can your fundraiser have?
Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.
Every child deserves a chance to live their best life and celebrate every moment. When you support St. Jude, you can help make cures possible for kids with cancer. Together, we can save more lives.
When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was considered largely incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate in the U.S. from 20% to more than 80%, and we won't stop until no child dies from cancer.
How to start a fundraiser FAQs
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There is no registration fee to host a St. Jude event and all donated funds directly benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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We cannot send you a digital copy of our logo, but we do ask that you state that your event is "benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital." We're sorry, but you are not authorized to use St. Jude logos to create any event or fundraising materials without the express written permission of St. Jude.
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St. Jude cannot provide shirts or giveaways, but those who register to host a fundraiser will receive an online fundraising page, fundraising toolkit and fundraising support staff to help answer questions. One-of-a-kind official St. Jude gifts and products can be purchased at the St. Jude Gift Shop.
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Promote your fundraiser by combining digital content shared on social media and partner sites with physical materials distributed locally. Build excitement with teasers, use compelling storytelling, partner with businesses, and leverage word-of-mouth marketing. Learn more about promoting a fundraiser.
Check out our full fundraising FAQs to answer all of your questions.
Call (800) 457-2444 or email youchoose@alsac.stjude.org.
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