Make Life Your Legacy
It’s something we all think about at some point: How will we be remembered? Will it be for the things we left behind, or will we be remembered for what we did to make a difference? Our legacies say something about us as people. How we chose to live. What was important to us. When we showed up to help, when we cared, when we gave — that’s our legacy. A legacy that lasts.
January 31, 2025 • 1 min
Stories
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Chicago man finds his St. Jude ‘why’ in Peoria
Hubert Morales supports St. Jude to honor his wife’s memory and support scientific advances to uplift underserved communities
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Couple’s bequest leaves legacy of love and generosity
Theresa Pagano honors her late husband’s memory with gift to St. Jude families and children.
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‘A cure has to come’
Cancer survivor supports St. Jude in her estate plans after her own struggle with the disease
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A novel approach to legacy giving
Sandra Kitt’s passion for storytelling became a lifeline for St. Jude families.
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Watch: musician and composer Adam Hopper plays drums with a titanium right arm
As a child, Adam was diagnosed with bone cancer in his arm and referred to St. Jude for treatment.
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A Love That Lives On: Jack Keffer’s Legacy for St. Jude
Honoring his late wife Janet, Jack turns grief into generosity through meaningful giving.
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After overcoming cancer, St. Jude survivor Holly inspires young minds in her classroom
Her time in treatment for Ewing sarcoma taught her the importance of grace, kindness and a safe space for children.
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St. Jude helped Tori survive leukemia
Now, she works at the research hospital as a child life specialist to support kids undergoing treatment.
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From Survivor to Hero
St. Jude saved his life, now Archie Collins saves others as a firefighter.
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St. Jude bone cancer survivor Adam Hopper inspires young lives through music
Despite cancer, this drummer, composer and teacher found his rhythm and now helps his students discover theirs.
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Couple’s devotion to St. Jude mission becomes a legacy of love
Angela and Terrell Richards have St. Jude in their estate plans to support lifesaving mission.
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Honoring a legacy of giving
Gloria and Larry's journey through cancer and philanthropy leads to a lasting legacy with St. Jude, supporting childhood cancer research and family care.
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Helping others leave a legacy for the kids of St. Jude
A personal experience inspires attorney Alex Varela to help others create their own legacies.
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Enduring support from the Ferrises
Michael and Susan Ferris have supported St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® for over four decades. Michael's journey with St. Jude began in 1972 when his brother was treated for leukemia.
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Culture of helping children drives legacy gift
St. Jude supporters Arnulfo and Hilda Miramontes were moved by the steadfast commitment of St. Jude researchers to seek cures
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A legacy that walks the walk
Sheroo and Vispi Kanga support St. Jude through Walk/Run events as well as a bequest gift
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Former nun hopes her legacy gift allows St. Jude mission to endure
Isabel Villamil-González wants to support future generations of families facing life-threatening diseases
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A lifetime of giving leads to a legacy of hope
Jackie Rewert’s eyes sparkle as she describes her husband Paul’s philanthropic heart. Inspired by a personal loss, Paul supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a mission that has become a significant part of their lives. Together, they contribute to a cause that brings hope and healing to children and families in need.
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Retired Teacher, Veteran supports St. Jude
Gayle King hopes his lasting gift to St. Jude will continue the groundbreaking research that helps kids with cancer heal and thrive in life
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James Ingold has made St. Jude his legacy
This St. Jude supporter and CPA thinks there are a few things you should know about the importance of estate planning.
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Seattle couple’s giving fuels St. Jude immunology research
Seattle couple Chris and Margery Yetman support St. Jude's immunology research with a $500,000 donation, fueling advancements in childhood cancer treatment.
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Retired teacher begins legacy support after inspiring St. Jude visit
Louis Kingsboro hopes his gift will continue advances in sickle cell disease research and treatment
