Five New Year's resolutions to help others and better yourself 

If you’re the do-it-yourself type, consider creating a fundraiser for a nonprofit that incorporates something you love.

Baking, martial arts, equestrian sports, cars, a virtual game night with friends – whatever your passion is, you can use it to raise money for St. Jude kids and have a meaningful experience. St. Jude will guide you every step of the way. 

If you want to fundraise through video gaming, check out St. Jude PLAY LIVE.

If you want to improve your physical and mental health, boost your self-esteem or reduce your carbon footprint, a fitness goal might be for you. Fitness can also be a great way to give back. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or working up to your first full marathon, St. Jude has many virtual running events to choose from. You can also join the official St. Jude Run Club on Strava.

Challenge yourself to participate, and fundraise for St. Jude kids along the way as a St. Jude Hero. You may even earn St. Jude gear, depending on your event and how much you raise. Learn more about our running events. If running isn’t for you, St. Jude also offers opportunities for biking and walking. And, you can always create your own fitness or sports fundraiser.

Even though you’re likely going to in-person events again, there are still plenty of online opportunities to give back. Tune in, share with your friends, and help raise awareness and donations for St. Jude by watching one of our livestreams. You can watch archived livestreams, too! 

If you use social media, you might already be considering a resolution to use it with more intention. One way to do this is by enlisting the help of your entire network for a good cause. Here are some ways you can use social media to support the kids of St. Jude:

• Consider dedicating your birthday to St. Jude on Facebook this year. It’s as easy as logging in to Facebook and choosing St. Jude as your charity. or you can learn more, if you're not sure how.
• Raise awareness of childhood cancer, sharing resources to educate people in your network.
• Share that you’re making a donation and encourage your followers to join you in giving back.

You can make a positive change for yourself and others this year. In fact, research shows that when you donate to others, it can lead to more happiness than spending on yourself. When you donate to St. Jude, you’re contributing to life-saving treatment and research. St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live. See more reasons to support St. Jude.