Father's Day Donation Ideas

Father's Day is Sunday, June 18, 2023

This Father's Day, consider giving the gift of a donation or explore other ways you can help, all while celebrating Dad.

From the moment a patient is accepted at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, they forever become part of the St. Jude family — made up of a dedicated team of doctors, staff, fundraisers and supporters like you. Together, we strive to ensure that St. Jude patients receive world-class care and never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food.

By 2030, our goal is to cure at least 60% of children with six of the most common kinds of cancer worldwide.

St. Jude patient Michael held by his dad

Meet the families you are helping

Other ways to give in honor of Dad

Support the companies that give to St. Jude

This Father's Day, you can help support St. Jude by supporting companies that donate a portion of their time and sales to St. Jude. Explore charitable Father's Day gifts from partner brands that are giving back to St. Jude.

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Mail a card to Dad telling him he's wonderful

Making a donation as a gift for him is a wonderful way to celebrate Dad while supporting the lifesaving work and mission of St. Jude.

Mail a card to notify Dad of a donation made in his honor >

Shop for Dad at the St. Jude Gift Shop

Give it a personal touch and find the perfect Father's Day gift in the St. Jude Gift Shop. Every purchase supports our lifesaving mission.

Shop for Dad in the St. Jude Gift Shop >

Still wondering what to get him? Try 5 great gift ideas for Dad this Father’s Day >

Personalize and dedicate a plaque for Dad

Find a special place on the St. Jude campus to show your support for patients, families, discoveries and our lifesaving mission with a personalized plaque for Dad.

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Every dollar makes a difference*

I'd rather have a million people give me a dollar than one give me a million. That way you've got a million people involved.

St. Jude founder Danny Thomas

Help Provide Toys, Treatments and More

*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, lodging, travel or food.