Seasonal holidays list
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New Year's Day | Jan. 1
Our ideas of the best New Year's resolutions for helping nonprofits can change your life and the lives of others.
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National Use Your Gift Card Day | Jan. 20, 2024
You can help the kids of St. Jude when you donate gift cards on National Use Your Gift Card Day.
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Black History Month | February
We reflect on our heroes: doctors, patients and supporters who have been a part of our lifesaving mission.
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St. Jude Founder's Day | Feb. 4
Founder's Day is Feb. 4, 1962. We celebrate the anniversary of opening St. Jude Children's Research Hospital over 60 years ago.
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World Cancer Day | Feb. 4
World Cancer Day is an opportunity to raise awareness, fundraise for research and help the kids of St. Jude.
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Lunar New Year | Feb. 10 - 15, 2024
Help send good fortune to the next generation by exploring gift ideas from Asian American businesses that support the kids and research of St. Jude.
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Valentine's Day | Feb. 14
Consider celebrating the holiday of love with a Valentine’s Day donation to help the kids of St. Jude.
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Rare Disease Day | Feb. 29, 2024
Recognize Rare Disease Day with St. Jude. Learn, spread awareness and support patients and their families.
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Ramadan | March 10 - April 9, 2024
Give sadaqah during Ramadan to help children around the world facing cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
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Mother's Day | May 12, 2024
Give a mom in your life the best gift by shopping with brands that give back to charity. Here is a list of companies that give back to St. Jude and support a good cause.
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St. Jude Kindergarten Graduation | May
In the 15th year of kindergarten graduations, St. Jude Imagine Academy by Chili’s kindergarteners were honored as part of a virtual ceremony.
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Father's Day | June 16, 2024
Give a father in your life the best gift for Dad by shopping brands giving back to charity. See a list of companies that give back to St. Jude and support a good cause.
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World Sickle Cell Day | June 19
St. Jude has been researching sickle cell disease since the 1960's. Read patient Za'Mya's story and learn more about World Sickle Cell Awareness Day on June 19.
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | September
In September, St. Jude raises awareness of pediatric cancer research. Join us this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
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901 Day | Sept. 1
Memphis is our home. St. Jude is proud to be part of the Memphis community. Celebrate 901 Day by donating $9.01 to St. Jude kids.
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Hispanic Heritage Month | Sept. 15 - Oct. 15
To mark National Hispanic Heritage Month, St. Jude is honoring some of our dedicated Hispanic employees. Learn more about their work.
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St. Jude Day of Remembrance | Oct. 21 - 22, 2024
Learn more about grief and bereavement services available to patient families at St. Jude.
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Diwali | Nov. 1, 2024
Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness. Your Diwali donation to St. Jude can help save lives.
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Día de los Muertos | Nov. 1 - 2
During this season of remembrance, make an altar, light a candle and honor their legacy of love, while helping St. Jude bring them home.
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Thanksgiving | Nov. 28, 2024
Explore how you can donate to charity through holiday gift giving during St. Jude Thanks and Giving®.
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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day | Dec. 24 - 25
Patient families share how they spent Christmas at the hospital and ways to brighten the holidays if someone you know is in the hospital too.
Support St. Jude patients year-round
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Make a donation in honor of someone special
Honor a loved one in your life with a donation to St. Jude. Make a one-time donation or create a fundraising page as a tribute gift.
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Get involved with St. Jude
See the ways you can fundraise for St. Jude or participate in an event to help save the lives of kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
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Send a free card and message to St. Jude patients
Send an online card to St. Jude patients with pre-written messages; or write your own to bring support and encouragement to kids battling the toughest cancers and other life-threatening diseases.