What is your why?your story in your own words
Creativity, courage, and generosity are at the core of what Black excellence means. St. Jude has been the grateful recipient of Black support since its founding in 1962. This page is about you, and about what inspires your philanthropic spirit. Maybe you got it from your family. Maybe your faith inspired you. Maybe you knew someone who needed help. Share your “why” with us and the community on this page.
St. Jude patient Yara and her dad
From the first moment Danny Thomas began raising money to build a children’s hospital, his mission was to help all desperately ill boys and girls, regardless of a family’s race, religion or financial status....
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Black excellence has helped propel the St. Jude mission forward. During a time of widespread segregation, St. Jude hired Black doctors, researchers and nurses, while also providing care to children regardless of race. We celebrate the dedication of these heroes through stories of impact about staff members, supporters, volunteers and patients.
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