How monthly donations support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude
St. Jude is a research hospital, and many of our treatments and services are not covered by insurance.
Still, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food. This is only possible because of supporters like you.
Monthly donations provide stable and reliable funding so that St. Jude can continue to provide exceptional care to patients.
Donors like you are the heart and soul of the St. Jude mission
Your monthly donation will be used to:
- Fund vital research that enables St. Jude to improve survival rates of childhood cancer.
- Give customized care for some of the world's sickest children, at no cost to parents.
- Provide patient families with additional services, including: travel and housing during treatment, professional support for caregivers and siblings coping with a child’s cancer diagnosis and help for everyday tasks like grocery delivery, childcare and more.
Common questions about monthly giving
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As a monthly donor, you'll receive:
- Exclusive emails with regular updates of patient stories, scientific breakthroughs and more.
- An annual donation receipt to claim qualifying tax deductions.
- Your own supporter account where you can update or change your monthly donation at any time.
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You can receive the iconic "This Shirt Saves Lives" T-shirt with a donation of $19 per month.
For a donation of $39 per month, you can receive a St. Jude jacket.
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You will be billed on the same day as the initial monthly pledge unless you select a different day in your online account. You'll be charged on the 1st or 15th of the month if you give through direct deposit.
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You can change your one-time or monthly donation at any time. You can update your payment information in your online account, or call us at (800) 822-6344 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. CT. We’ll be happy to assist you in making changes to your one-time or monthly donation.
Other ways to support the children of St. Jude
Give a one-time gift
Send a free card to patients