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

Explore ideas to celebrate the tradition of Three Kings Day on Saturday, January 6, Make it this year much more meaningful by helping children facing cancer in our hospital.
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.

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