Memorial funds at St. Jude

Starting a memorial fund at St. Jude is a great way to help us continue to treat the world’s sickest children and show your support for their families while honoring loved ones who have passed. 

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St. Jude patient EriElle with her family.

St. Jude patient EriElle with her family

 
 
St. Jude patient James with his blanket.

St. Jude patient James
 

What is a memorial fund?

A memorial fund is a charitable fund that is meant to raise money in honor of someone who has passed away. Honoring your loved one with a memorial fund and gathering donations in their name can help us continue to provide children cutting-edge treatments not covered by insurance, at no cost to families.

You can start a memorial fund in honor of a loved one, request donations in lieu of flowers or donate to an existing fund to help the kids of St. Jude and their families. 

 
 

Benefits of a memorial fund

When you set up a memorial fund, there are many benefits, including:

  • Honoring your loved one’s legacy: Memorial funds provide an avenue of support that honors your loved one and the causes they stood for. You can continue their legacy, even after they have passed.
  • Provides positive impact: These memorial funds can be used to help contribute to our groundbreaking research and to ensure that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.
  • Allows others to contribute: When people want to help but aren’t sure how to help, memorial funds provide an option they can feel good about.
 
 

How to set up a memorial fund

Setting up a St. Jude memorial fund is an easy process that allows you to start honoring your loved one right away. It takes just two simple steps.

 
 
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Create your memorial fund

Set up a memorial fund with the name of the person you want to remember and raise money in honor of. You also have the option of donating to an existing fund. 

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Share your fund

Share your memorial fund with friends and family, on social media and in person with those in your social circle to start collecting donations in honor of your loved one.

 
 
 
 

More ways to support

Looking to support St. Jude families in honor of your loved one? Here are a few additional ways you can contribute to St. Jude and our patients.

  • Donate toys and supplies: Send toys and other supplies to St. Jude children.
  • Volunteer for St. Jude: Volunteer locally and help us support our patients. 
  • Fundraise or join a fundraiser: Raise money for St. Jude by joining an existing fundraiser or starting your own.
  • Make a monetary donation: Donate $19 monthly or make a single donation of $228 and get a free St. Jude T-shirt.

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