Giving Tuesday is a national day of giving and a social movement established in 2012 as a way to begin the giving season. This initiative encourages people to give back to charity.
When is Giving Tuesday in 2023?
Giving Tuesday occurs annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year, it will be November 28.
Why donate to St. Jude on Giving Tuesday?
Thanks to the generous support of our donors, treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to 80%, and we won't stop until no child — anywhere — dies from cancer.
Explore the many ways to support St. Jude on Giving Tuesday — and all year long.
Your support helps ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.
Don't miss out on maximizing your donation! Find out if your employer will match your gift.
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A platelet count test
Your $10 gift could help provide one platelet count test for a St. Jude patient.*
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Patient meals
Your $50 gift could provide two days of meals to a patient.*
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A red wagon
Your $100 gift could help provide a red wagon, which is the preferred mode of travel through the halls of the hospital for our youngest patients.*
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Family meals
Your $250 gift could help provide five days of meals for a St. Jude patient and their guardian. St. Jude provides patients and their families breakfast, lunch and dinner in Kay Kafe, the hospital’s cafeteria.*
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School supplies for patients
Your $1,000 gift could help provide seven sets of schools supplies so patients can continue their education while receiving treatment away from home.*
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Support of our mission
Any amount supports kids around the world. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save even more 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. Read more about approximated costs.
You can give, dedicate, fundraise, volunteer or shop, then encourage others to get involved by sharing your participation using the popular hashtag #GivingTuesday.
Make a one-time donation or dedicate a donation
Donate to a charity or nonprofit like St. Jude on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. You can dedicate your donation in honor or memory of others if you choose.
Don't miss out on maximizing your donation! Find out if your employer will match your gift.
Follow St. Jude on TikTok to show your support.
This six-hour dual livestream will be hosted by @santajclaus and features Matt & Abby.
Share your #GivingTuesday support of St. Jude on our other social media channels
Follow St. Jude and raise funds by creating a group fundraiser.
What is a good Giving Tuesday quote?
Our founder, Danny Thomas, once spoke about the power of collective effort in the giving process. You can share his quote on social media to encourage people to join your Giving Tuesday campaign.
How can I donate to St. Jude on Giving Tuesday?
Where can I learn more about how my Giving Tuesday donations help the kids of St. Jude?
Giving Tuesday FAQs
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Although it may be best known as a national day of giving, GivingTuesday is also a global generosity movement that focuses on charitable giving to nonprofit organizations. It originated in New York City in 2012 and has grown significantly since then.
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Anyone can participate in this giving day! You can either volunteer or donate for Giving Tuesday. Your generosity can make a huge difference to the kids at St. Jude.
While Giving Tuesday is one of the biggest days of the year for people to give, there are multiple ways to give and support your charity of choice all year. Learn more about ways to support St. Jude all year. -
*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 cost 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.
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If you’re raising money for St. Jude this Giving Tuesday, you can find templates, toolkits and instructions for setting up your donation page in our fundraising resources. If you’re looking for more Giving Tuesday ideas, you can explore our favorite fundraising ideas.
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Donation matching depends on your employer’s policy. To see if your employer will match your donation to St. Jude, you can search for your employer.
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