Charity events

Attend an event to support the kids of St. Jude. No matter where you live, you can join our mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®

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St. Jude patient Madison and her mom hug at the finish line.

St. Jude patient Madison at St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
 
 

What is a charity event?

A charity event is any event in which the main goal is to raise money and awareness for a specific cause or charity organization. Charity events for St. Jude help us raise the necessary funds to support the children and their families who come to us. These events allow us to share our lifesaving mission. 

 
 

Types of charity events

When it comes to charity events, there are a number of ways to get involved. With your help, we can ensure families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live. While a charity event can be anything, below are a few ideas to get you started. 

Fitness events

From the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, to monthly Facebook fitness challenges and the St. Jude Walk/Run, make your fitness count for more and raise money for the kids of St. Jude.

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Participants posing for a photo at the St. Jude Walk/Run in Memphis

Galas and benefits

Join one of the galas and benefit events that St. Jude hosts in person and virtually around the United States.

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Speakers on stage at the St. Jude Detroit Gala

Video game fundraising events

Connect with friends, gamers and content creators and raise money for St. Jude with video game charity events.

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DrLupo hosts the 24 hour Build Against Cancer live stream from the campus of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

Charity auctions

With charity auction items, like vacations, concerts, collectibles and more, bid on your favorites and give back to St. Jude.

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Darius Rucker performs at a charity event fundraiser for St. Jude.

DIY charity events

Don’t see an event or fundraising option that fits your needs? No worries, you can start your own charity event doing whatever you like to do to support St. Jude.

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AKA sorority members cheer as they walk in the Give thanks. Walk.

Find a charity event

Find an existing St. Jude supporter's fundraising event or browse through our list of fundraising ideas to start your own.

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Patient Yazleemar receives hugs and kisses from her family, while standing on a boardwalk in Puerto Rico.

St. Jude patient Yazleemar with her family

 

Charity events help St. Jude kids like Yazleemar

In 2012, Yazleemar was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare cancer of the retina, the thin membrane on the inside back of the eye that is stimulated by light. Doctors in Puerto Rico referred Yazleemar to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where she was treated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Doctors at St. Jude were able to save Yazleemar’s eye. Yazleemar returns to St. Jude for regular checkups. Thanks to you, our lifesaving work can continue.

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