Celebrate seasonal holidays with St. Jude

Seasonal holidays are a great time to show your support for St. Jude kids and their families. Make a donation, send a card and celebrate holidays, like World Cancer Day, Diwali and Christmas, with St. Jude.

Patient Mila wearing a colorful outfit as she sits and grins — St. Jude patient Mila

Seasonal holidays list

New Year's Day | Jan. 1

Explore these New Year’s resolution ideas to help others and consider giving to the kids of St. Jude this year.
Three Kings Day | Jan. 6

Explore our Three Kings Day celebration ideas and learn how you can support children facing cancer.
National Use Your Gift Card Day | Jan. 20, 2024

You can help the kids of St. Jude when you donate gift cards on National Use Your Gift Card Day.
Black History Month | February

Learn more about how St. Jude Children's Research Hospital celebrates Black History Month each year.
St. Jude Founder's Day | Feb. 4

Founder's Day is Feb. 4. We celebrate the anniversary of the opening St. Jude Children's Research Hospital more than 60 years ago.
World Cancer Day | Feb. 4

World Cancer Day is an opportunity to raise awareness, fundraise for research and help the kids of St. Jude.
Lunar New Year | Feb. 10 - 15, 2024

Send good fortune to kids with life-threatening diseases by making a donation to St. Jude this Lunar New Year.
Valentine's Day | Feb. 14

Consider celebrating the holiday of love with a Valentine’s Day donation to help the kids of St. Jude.
International Childhood Cancer Day | Feb. 15

Support St. Jude in treating and researching childhood cancer on International Childhood Cancer Day.
Rare Disease Day | Feb. 29, 2024

Recognize Rare Disease Day with St. Jude. Learn, spread awareness and support patients and their families.
Ramadan | March 10 - April 9, 2024

Learn more about how your Ramadan donation helps St. Jude Children's Research Hospital save lives.
National Doctors' Day | March 30

Learn more about National Doctors’ Day and how you can celebrate and honor the physicians in your life.
Easter | March 31, 2024

Make a donation to St. Jude this Easter, and help us save the lives of kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
World Health Day | April 7

Learn more about World Health Day, its history and why it matters to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
National Cancer Research Month | May

Learn about National Cancer Research Month, and donate to St. Jude to help save the lives of kids with cancer worldwide.
World Laughter Day | May 5, 2024

Donate to St. Jude in honor of World Laughter Day, and help us help kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Mother's Day | May 12, 2024

Give a mom in your life the best gift by shopping with brands that give back to charity. Here is a list of companies that give back to St. Jude and support a good cause.
Brain Tumor Awareness Month | May

Learn about Brain Tumor Awareness Month and what you can do to support research at St. Jude.
St. Jude Kindergarten Graduation | May

In the 15th year of kindergarten graduations, St. Jude Imagine Academy by Chili’s kindergarteners were honored as part of a virtual ceremony.
National Cancer Survivors Day | June 2

Learn about National Cancer Survivors Day and what you can do to support research at St. Jude.
Father's Day | June 16, 2024

This Father's Day, give a gift that helps St. Jude families live life to the fullest and celebrate every moment by supporting the mission of St. Jude.
World Sickle Cell Day | June 19

Learn about World Sickle Cell Day — including how St. Jude has been researching sickle cell disease since the 1960s — and find ways to support St. Jude kids.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month | September

In September, St. Jude raises awareness of pediatric cancer research. Join us this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
901 Day | Sept. 1

Memphis is our home. St. Jude is proud to be part of the Memphis community. Celebrate 901 Day by donating $9.01 to St. Jude kids.
Hispanic Heritage Month | Sept. 15 - Oct. 15

To mark National Hispanic Heritage Month, St. Jude is honoring some of our dedicated Hispanic employees. Learn more about their work.
World Lymphoma Awareness Day | Sept. 15

Learn about World Lymphoma Awareness Day and how you can help support the children of St. Jude.
National Children's Health Day | Oct. 7, 2024

National Children's Health Day falls on the first Monday of October. Learn how you can make a difference.
St. Jude Day of Remembrance | Oct. 25- 26, 2024

Register for the Day of Remembrance, an annual St. Jude event for bereaved families. You can honor your loved one, meet other families and reconnect with staff.
Diwali | Nov. 1, 2024

Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness. Your Diwali donation to St. Jude can help save lives.
Día de los Muertos | Nov. 1 - 2

During this season of remembrance, make an altar, light a candle and honor their legacy of love, while helping St. Jude bring them home.
Thanksgiving | Nov. 28, 2024

Explore how you can donate to charity through holiday gift giving during St. Jude Thanks and Giving®.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day | Dec. 24 - 25

Patient families share how they spent Christmas at the hospital and ways to brighten the holidays if someone you know is in the hospital too.
National Family Caregiver's Month | November

National Family Caregivers Month is celebrated annually in November. Learn how you can make a difference.
Holiday fundraising ideas | December

Check out our list of holiday fundraising ideas and help make a difference in the world this holiday season.

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