Connect with your local community at one of these upcoming dinners, fitness events or charity events and join St. Jude in fighting childhood cancer.
St. Jude Miracles on the Red
Join us for the annual St. Jude Miracles on the Red in Shreveport, Louisiana for a charity dinner and gala to celebrate the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
St. Jude Day at the Derby
Join us for the annual St. Jude Day at the Derby in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Guests will enjoy Derby-inspired food and cocktails, live entertainment, a special live viewing of the Kentucky Derby and more.
Help support St. Jude by participating in the St. Jude Walk/Run® in Baton Rouge, held annually in September. This is a nationwide 5K hybrid event, taking place in person and virtually during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, with a focus on ending childhood cancer. Together. Do your part by registering as an individual, starting a team or joining a team.
Not in Baton Rouge? Click to find a walk/run in your area.
Races and challenges to support St. Jude
Participate in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend® and run a marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K to benefit the kids and families of St. Jude. Run for a greater purpose when you commit to being a St. Jude Hero® and gain access to an online training program, race-day perks and possibly even entry into the most exclusive races in the world.
Legends for Charity is coming to New Orleans in 2025!
More information to come!
Individual Giving
The St. Jude Give To Live Society is a loyal group of donors who consistently give charitable gifts throughout the year at truly impactful levels. As a committed donor, your giving helps ensure our lifesaving mission to find cures and provide world-class care for some of the world’s sickest children — today and in the future.
Plan Your Giving
You can support the children of St. Jude in the way that best suits your financial and personal goals. IRAs, donor-advised funds, stocks, gift annuities, trusts and more — choose the planned giving option that is right for you, and your generosity will help children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Partner with purpose by creating opportunities for your organization and its team members to engage with St. Jude through their work. Connect with your Gulf Coast St. Jude team on potential sponsorships and partnerships, set up your workplace giving program, and build a network of hope and inspiration through your involvement.
Give with purpose by creating opportunities for your organization's team members to donate to St. Jude through their work.
Set up your workplace giving program by establishing employee giving, matching gifts, workplace fundraisers, or giving through federal or state campaigns.
The St. Jude Leadership Society is a unique philanthropic program for high school students to develop as leaders and support the work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Since the program launched in 2017, 946 young members have collectively raised $2 million for the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.
St. Jude supporters from Tri Delta smile for a selfie outside Tri Delta Place, a housing facility on the St. Jude campus.
Tri Delta Partners
Tri Deltas are dedicated to helping children live, scientists learn and St. Jude further its mission of finding cures for childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. St. Jude is grateful for its strong relationships with six Tri Delta chapters in our region — LSU, Louisiana Tech, Springhill, Tulane, University of Louisiana at Lafayette and University of Southern Mississippi.
Learn about Tri Delta's Commitment to St. Jude Connect on Tri Delta
St. Jude patient Adalyn and her mom show off their This Shirt Saves Lives T-shirts.
Radio Partners
Radio listeners across the Gulf Coast Area unite in the lifesaving misson of St. Jude during our annual radiothons. We are grateful to our partners who join us in the mission.
Contact us directly to get involved and find ways to connect. You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram to stay up-to-date about the exciting events across the Gulf Coast region.
Gulf Coast Office Location
14333 Perkins Rd., Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
St. Jude stories from the Gulf Coast
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St. Jude cancer survivor: ‘I was one of those children that didn’t die at the dawn of my life’
Craig’s leukemia didn’t stop him from graduating high school early. His cancer journey also inspired his mother to help other children and their families.
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St. Jude patient takes her first steps for the second time
St. Jude mom cheers as Eri’Elle learns to walk again
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Going 'Home from St. Jude' with lights flashing and sirens blaring was easy part
Medulloblastoma is a rare cancerous brain tumor. Luke’s tumor was putting pressure on his brain and triggering vomiting.
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What a mother’s love will do for patient of St. Jude
From the moment Megan saw the photograph from the adoption agency, she knew she would do anything for her new daughter — including help save her life.
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St. Jude provides comprehensive care and health equality for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. We tailor treatment for each child's unique needs, improving outcomes for some of the world’s sickest children.
St. Jude patient Felicity with her mom
