What is National Doctors’ Day?

National Doctors’ Day is a day that recognizes the incredible hard work, dedication and contributions of physicians across the country. In an ever-evolving and demanding world, these individuals have continued to put their work and their patients first.

When is National Doctors’ Day?

National Doctors’ Day is celebrated on different dates depending on where you are in the world (and the date your country commemorated the event). Here in the United States, National Doctors’ Day is celebrated on March 30 of each year.

How can I celebrate the physicians in my life?

Whether you're the employer of a healthcare facility, or a patient, family member or friend of someone who works at one, there are countless ways you can show appreciation to the doctors in your life. Below we’ve shared a few ideas for inspiration.

World Kindness Day

How St. Jude helps spread kindness in all directions

A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.

Amelia Earhart, (Quote in the lobby of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital)

We can't save the lives of children with cancer and other deadly diseases without the support of generous donors like you. Treatments developed at St. Jude have helped raise the survival rate for children with cancer in the United States, where 4 out of 5 children survive cancer. In many countries, however, only 1 out of 5 children who develop cancer will survive. We won’t stop until no child dies from cancer, no matter where they live.

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Impactful ways to spread kindness

Creating care packages for those experiencing homelessness or ailment.
Cooking for or providing meals to individuals in need.
Donating to vetted organizations that prioritize taking action toward their missions.
Donating blood or platelets.
Ensuring programs you are a part of are inclusive.
Helping build shelters or community support buildings.
Hosting workshops that teach valuable, practical skills.
Launching a fundraising campaign in support of an urgent or critical cause.
Providing entertainment to local nursing homes.
Offering mentoring services to those looking to learn a skill you have expertise in.
Running or donating to a local food or clothing drive.
Starting an online kindness campaign and encouraging others to join you in your efforts.
Volunteering for local community support centers or other charitable organizations.

Colorful sequin wall on the St. Jude campus.

St. Jude gives kids with cancer the chance they deserve

Ashtyn is an outgoing, happy girl who loves cheering, dancing, singing, drawing and coloring. In April 2018, Ashtyn was wobbly and dizzy during cheer practice. When she also started having headaches and vomiting, it was cause for concern. Ashtyn’s parents learned from an MRI that Ashtyn had a rare type of brain cancer called medulloblastoma.

At St. Jude she underwent a brain surgery, as well as proton therapy and chemotherapy, plus physical and occupational therapy and other supportive therapies. Ashtyn is finished with treatment, doing well and returns to St. Jude for regular scans. “It’s a terrible situation, to have a child with cancer, but St. Jude makes it less stressful on parents,” Ashtyn’s mom said.

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What your donation means to St. Jude families

Give a gift that could last a lifetime.

Every St. Jude patient deserves a chance to live their best life and celebrate every moment. Your support helps St. Jude give kids with cancer a chance.

$25 could help provide a St. Jude patient with meals for one day.*

Donate $25

St. Jude patient Delta
$55 could help cover the cost of four platelet count tests.*

Donate $55

St. Jude patient Chance and his mother
$200 could help provide two red wagons to help with patient transportation.*

Donate $200

St. Jude patient Mikayla
$500 could help cover the cost of about two days of oxygen for a St. Jude patient.*

Donate $500

St. Jude patient Ty

*When you make a donation using this information, your donation will be used to provide breakthrough research, treatment and cures. Items listed here are representative of services and supplies that are part of the treatment and care of children at St. Jude. The cost of each item or service is an approximation, and will vary based on actual costs incurred and individual patient needs. Your donation will be used for the general operating needs of St. Jude.