Wording for memorial donations

Following someone’s passing, you may want to make a donation in that person’s memory. When you make a memorial donation to  St. Jude, you help make a difference for children with pediatric cancer everywhere.

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How to word a memorial donation card

Writing a memorial donation card to tell friends or family that a donation was made for their loved one can be a delicate task. To help, we’ve put together a few tips for wording a memorial donation card. 

 1. Personalize the message 

Make your message personal by including a happy memory or describing your relationship with the departed. This can be very comforting for the grieving family.

2. Share which cause will receive the donation 

It can be meaningful to donate to a cause that was important to the departed. Mention the charity’s or organization’s name on your card. This shows how the person’s life made a difference and can comfort their family and friends. For example, you could write: “In [NAME]’s memory, I have made a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to provide hope for children and their families.”

3. Use positive language 

Use positive language within your message. This can give family and friends extra comfort and hope while remembering the individual and their influence on their community. 

4. Proofread the message 

Since this is a highly sensitive matter, it’s important to check your spelling and other details of the message for errors. Pay special attention to the names of individuals and causes, as well as any accomplishments or personal information you’ve included within the message. This adds an extra layer of consideration and care.

 
 

Simple memorial donation card phrases 

Here are some helpful phrases you may choose to include within your card:

  • “Sending love and prayers during this difficult time…”
  • “With deepest sympathy on the loss of [NAME]”
  • “In loving memory of [NAME], we have made a donation to [ORGANIZATION/CAUSE]…”
  •  “In memory of [NAME], a contribution has been made to [ORGANIZATION/CAUSE]…”
  • “Our hearts are with you and your family during this difficult time…” 
 
 

Why donate to St. Jude?

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Families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.

 
 
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When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80% within the U.S., and we won't stop until no child dies from cancer.

 
 
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Every child deserves a chance to live their best life and celebrate every moment. When you support St. Jude, you help give kids with cancer around the world that chance. Together, we can save more lives.

 
 

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Unlike other hospitals, the majority of funds for St. Jude come from generous donors. When you support St. Jude, you support a lifesaving mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric cancer for children worldwide. 

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