What is your why?your story in your own words
The importance of Black excellence in the history – the creativity, courage, and steadfast determination – is impossible to ignore. St. Jude was built on equity from the beginning and made history as the first fully integrated children’s hospital in the South. We would love to hear what inspires you to support the St. Jude mission. This page is for you to tell your story in your own words.
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....
Tell us your St. Jude why
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, from supporters, volunteers and our favorite, patients.
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