Races and challenges to support St. Jude
Participate in St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend® from Kentucky by registering for one of the virtual challenges! Virtual race options include the 4-race challenge, 2-race challenge, marathon, half marathon, 10k and 5k.
When you register for your race as a St. Jude Hero®, you gain access to an online training program, race-day perks and possibly even entry into the most exclusive races in the world.
St. Jude supporters from Tri Delta smile for a selfie outside Tri Delta Place, a housing facility on the St. Jude campus.
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 three Tri Delta chapters in our region — University of Kentucky, Transylvania University and Centre College.
Learn about Tri Delta's Commitment to St. Jude Connect on Tri Delta
WKU Midnight on the Hill
Every year, college students across the country join the mission for St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.® Join our community of supporters at Western Kentucky University for this impactful on-campus fundraising event that directly impacts St. Jude patients and families.
St. Jude patient Adalyn and her mom show off their This Shirt Saves Lives T-shirts.
Radio Partners
Radio listeners across Kentucky unite in the lifesaving misson of St. Jude during our annual radiothons. We're grateful to our partners who join us in the mission.
St. Jude is working to drive the overall survival rate for childhood cancer to 90 percent, and we won't stop until no child dies from cancer.
Contact us directly to volunteer, learn more about sponsorship or request a St. Jude speaker for your community event. You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram to stay up-to-date about events in St. Louis, Springfield and across Missouri.
Kentucky Office
304 Whittington Parkway, Suite 102
Louisville, KY 40222
Fill out the form to learn about the ways you can donate your time to help St. Jude.
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, bequests, annual giving options and more — choose the giving option that is right for you, and your generosity will help children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Email your local team or visit the link below for more giving options.
St. Jude patient Peter
Partner with purpose by creating opportunities for your organization and its team members to engage with St. Jude through their work. Connect with your Kentucky 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.
St. Jude stories from Kentucky
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Growing up in Kentucky, Dwane Casey learned the value of an assist, on and off the basketball court
‘It was from the heart’: Former national-champion point guard and current NBA coach Dwane Casey followed his grandfather’s lead in supporting St. Jude.
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Andrew Dean, dressed as elf, embarks on 36-hour holiday fundraising journey for St. Jude
Collecting donations and dishing out holiday cheer, Andrew hopes to ease the burden of children with cancer.
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St. Jude mom finds love after heartache
After losing her son to cancer, Leigh Ann found new meaning through fitness – and a new partner with whom to share her life.
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“Bear Hunt” connects communities
The 1989 children’s book “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” is coming to life in communities across the globe. To help children pass the time as school and activities are cancelled, people are displaying stuffed animals for kids to spot when they go on walks with their parents.
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Mary Browder and the patients of St. Jude shine at the World Golf Championships
Saved by St. Jude after a cancer diagnosis, she’s excelled at golf and life. Now she’s college bound.
St. Jude patient Camila with her mom
Your support helps St. Jude kids like Camila
Three days before her 3rd birthday, Camila was diagnosed with Wilms tumor, a solid cancerous tumor of the kidney that arises from immature kidney cells. Camila underwent surgery in Kentucky and was then referred to St. Jude. “St. Jude means everything," said her mother, Ana. "Here I have a lot of hope, and I feel that when we leave here, she will be cured.” Thanks to you, our lifesaving work can continue.