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St. Jude patient Olivia smiles in a colorful room while she's embraced by her dad.

St. Jude patient Olivia with her dad

 

How you can help kids with cancer: 17 ways to support right now

People are always looking for ways to support important causes, including the lifesaving mission of St. Jude. From small acts of kindness to monetary donations — there’s something here for everyone. Learn how you can help kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

 
 

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Send a virtual card to St. Jude patients and family members in English or Spanish to give emotional support and let them know you care.

 
 

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Ready for a pizza night? Domino’s supports the kids of St. Jude by offering customers a round up donation option on orders placed online. Not to be cheesy, but we think that's a slice day!

 
 

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Join one of our Facebook Challenges, and achieve your fitness goals while helping St. Jude kids.

 
 

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Tag @StJude and use the hashtag #forStJude to raise awareness when you post a TikTok video or post a photo on Instagram.

 
 

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Join the This Shirt Saves Lives (Esta Camiseta Salva Vidas) movement, and become a monthly donor to help St. Jude kids year-round.

 
 

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Play or watch video games. Yes, we really mean it! Get involved with St. Jude PLAY LIVE.

 
 

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Celebrate your favorite holiday with St. Jude. See our list of holidays to learn more about observances throughout the year, and take the opportunity to find a donation or fundraising option to give even more meaning to the day.

 
 

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Give yourself extra motivation to get outside and move by becoming a St. Jude Hero. Join our community, and participate in an upcoming race.

 
 

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Buy fun St. Jude apparel for a friend (or yourself!) at the St. Jude Gift Shop to show off your support for St. Jude kids. We ship!

 
 

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Grant a gift to St. Jude from your donor-advised fund (DAF). You can set up recurring grants from your DAF or name St. Jude as the beneficiary.  

 
 

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Get a ticket for a St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway while supplies last!

 
 

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Spring cleaning and not sure what to do with all your treasures? eBay buyers and sellers can support St. Jude through its eBay for Charity program. Sellers can sell items to benefit St. Jude, and buyers can add a donation to their purchases.

 
 

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In lieu of cash, donate your used vehicle via the CARS vehicle donation program, and support the kids of St. Jude

 
 

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Create your own fundraiser, and raise funds for the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.

 
 

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Bring your support to the office, and explore workplace giving.

 
 

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PayPal makes it easy to support the lifesaving mission of our organization with every online purchase when you set St. Jude as your favorite charity!

 
 
St. Jude patient Laylah sits in a hospital room with her mom and smiles.

St. Jude patient Laylah with her mom

 

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One of the best ways to support is by making a donation online. $5, $25, $150, $500 — any amount you’re able to give will go a long way in helping St. Jude continue to ensure that families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.

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Support for St. Jude starts with you

At St. Jude, we work tirelessly to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Whichever way you choose to show your support, St. Jude is grateful for every donor who helps give hope to thousands of children with pediatric cancer.

Looking for other ways to support St. Jude? Learn about planned giving options, discover how to make a stock donation, donate crypto, make a memorial donation in the name of a loved one, or find more ways to give.

Have an idea that we haven’t covered? Share with us on social media using #forStJude.

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