It is not about doing it alone. It is about showing up as a group and creating impact together.
Legacy League is a school‑based club designed to make it easy for students to take action for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Members work together to plan creative fundraisers, spread awareness and support families facing childhood cancer.
Who is Legacy League for?
Legacy League is for high school students who want to make a difference, schools looking for meaningful service opportunities, educators and advisors who support student leadership, and communities ready to come together for a powerful cause.
No prior experience is required. Just heart and teamwork.
How it works?
Step 1. Start a club at your school
Students partner with a faculty advisor to launch a Legacy League chapter.
Step 2. Rally your community
Host fundraisers, awareness events and service projects that fit your school’s culture.
Step 3. Create impact together
Every action helps St. Jude continue its mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®
Why Legacy League Matters
Students lead the way
Legacy League is built around collective action, giving students ownership and a shared sense of purpose.
Real impact for St. Jude families
Funds raised help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food.
Leadership that lasts
Students build skills like teamwork, empathy and confidence that extend far beyond high school.
Legacy League is a club‑based, group experience designed for broad participation across a school, while St. Jude Leadership Society is a selective, individual program for students ready for deeper leadership development and ambassador roles. Ready to take the next step?
St. Jude patient Miguel with his mom
Student Impact
Across the country, Legacy League students are hosting school‑wide fundraisers, leading awareness campaigns, bringing classmates together for a shared purpose, and creating traditions that live on year after year.
This is what legacy looks like in action.
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St. Jude Legacy League is a student-led club for high school students who want to make a difference. Through fundraising, advocacy, service projects and leadership development, members support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® while building skills that prepare them to become future leaders.
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Starting a Legacy League club gives students the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in their school and community while developing leadership skills, building friendships and supporting the mission of St. Jude. Club members work together to educate others, raise funds, serve their communities and inspire hope for St. Jude patients and families.
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Any high school student can start a Legacy League club with support from a teacher, counselor, administrator or other approved adult advisor at their school.
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Complete the interest form and a member of the St. Jude team will contact you. We'll walk you through the next steps, provide training and resources and help you get your club up and running.
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Legacy League members participate in activities throughout the school year that may include:
- Fundraising events
- Childhood cancer awareness campaigns
- Community service projects
- Leadership development activities
- School-wide engagement events
- Advocacy and education efforts
Members work together to create a lasting impact while developing leadership and teamwork skills.
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Students can serve in leadership roles such as President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer or Event Coordinator. Clubs also participate in leadership development activities centered around traits exemplified by St. Jude founder Danny Thomas, including gratitude, courage, empathy, grit, inspiration, awareness and integrity.
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The St. Jude team provides support throughout the year, including:
- Program orientation and training
- Club startup resources
- Fundraising tools and ideas
- Leadership development opportunities
- Information about the St. Jude mission and impact
- Ongoing support for students and advisors
- Recognition and engagement opportunities
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No. The first step is completing the interest form. Once your club is connected with the St. Jude team, we'll help you build a strong foundation and provide guidance before creating any fundraising pages.
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Fundraising is encouraged as part of the Legacy League experience and helps clubs make a meaningful impact for St. Jude. Additional information about fundraising goals, recognition and incentives will be provided to participating clubs.
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Both programs support the mission of St. Jude, but they are designed differently.
Legacy League is a student-led club where groups of students work together on fundraising, awareness, service and leadership activities.
SJLS is an individual leadership program that recognizes students who take on a greater level of personal fundraising, leadership and mission engagement.
Students can participate in one or both programs.
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Students who participate in both Legacy League and SJLS should follow the fundraising guidelines provided by the St. Jude team. Additional details about fundraising credit and participation will be shared during onboarding and may vary based on program structure and fundraising activities.
