Tune in to the TODAY Show on NBC each day from Nov. 24 to 28 to catch a new segment featuring St. Jude patients and their stories of triumph — stories that are possible because of people like you.
These inspiring tales of courage and strength kick off St. Jude Thanks and Giving ® 2025. Created in 2004 by Marlo, Terre and Tony Thomas — children of St. Jude founder Danny Thomas — the St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign has grown into an annual holiday tradition, thanks to tremendous public support.
Check out the segments for this year's TODAY Show below, and remember to share the stories with friends and family!
Live from St. Jude
St. Jude patients will join Marlo Thomas for a special moment live on campus to kickoff St. Jude Thanks and Giving® 2025. In this segment, Marlo will also showcase how St. Jude has helped save the lives of children with cancer with more than medicine – with a holistic approach that involves the entire family and, as much as possible, helps kids just be kids.
More details to come!
St. Jude patient Bridget
St. Jude cancer survivor Bridget returns to the TODAY Show
Osteosarcoma survivor Bridget is the youngest member of the development team for the U.S. Women’s Sitting National Volleyball Team. In 2020, she was featured on the TODAY Show with Paralympic Athlete Brenna Huckabee, with whom she has maintained a close connection with over the years. In this segment, Brenna will surprise and meet Bridget in person for the very first time.
Misheel finds joy in art and performing
Misheel is from Mongolia and was treated for a brain tumor in 2023. During her time at St. Jude, she brightened people’s days with her balloon art, drawing a connection with her father and godfather who are UniverSoul Circus performers. Join Misheel as she and other patients attend a special performance by UniverSoul Circus at the Domino’s Event Center.
St. Jude patient Misheel
Live from the Plaza
St. Jude families featured this week will join Marlo Thomas, National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, live on Rockefeller Plaza. Learn more about the St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign and the support of our corporate partners.
St. Jude won’t stop until no child dies from cancer, no matter where they live.
This holiday, help give children the greatest gift of all: the chance to live life and celebrate every moment.
St. Jude patient Yara
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