St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Fundraising and Donor News

St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign raises more than $64 million to save lives of children battling cancer and other deadly diseases

2012-01-30 00:00:00.0

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is ringing in the new year by "giving thanks"to the consumers and partners who supported the eighth annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving^® campaign and helped raise more than $64 million in support of the organization's lifesaving mission of finding cures for kids battling cancer and other deadly diseases.

'iCarly' stars Jennette McCurdy and Nathan Kress and 'Victorious' star Ariana Grande join St. Jude Math-A-Thon team; help launch exciting new sweepstakes

2012-01-26 00:00:00.0

"iCarly" stars Jennette McCurdy and Nathan Kress and "Victorious" star Ariana Grande are teaming up to help kids across the country get excited about developing their math skills through the St. Jude Math-A-Thon program, America's largest education-based fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Michael Strahan and Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien team up for St. Jude Game Day. Give Back

2012-01-19 00:00:00.0

Memphis, Tennessee (January 19, 2012) – As the nation's top football teams compete for their place at Super Bowl® XLVI on February 5, NFL All-Pro and Super Bowl Champion Michael Strahan and Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien have teamed up to recruit fans nationwide to host St. Jude Game Day. Give Back. parties to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and help tackle childhood cancer.

Entertainer and humanitarian Danny Thomas honored on U.S. Commemorative Forever Stamp

2012-01-09 00:00:00.0

The United States Postal Service unveiled a commemorative Forever Stamp honoring legendary entertainer Danny Thomas, the founder of renowned St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The unveiling took place at a star-studded gala in Los Angeles to celebrate Thomas' 100th birthday and the 50th anniversary of St. Jude.

Tony Bennett, Ray Romano and Phil Donahue headline St. Jude 50th Anniversary Gala

2011-12-20 00:00:00.0

Tony Bennett, Ray Romano and Phil Donahue will headline the celebration as stars from the entertainment industry show their support for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's 50th anniversary with a benefit gala in Los Angeles on January 7, 2012. Tony Bennett, a personal friend of St. Jude founder -- the late entertainer Danny Thomas -- will perform for the star-studded crowd along with Ray Romano, a good friend of the Thomas family and an ardent supporter of St. Jude, to help commemorate what would have been Thomas' 100th birthday.

2011 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend anticipates traffic delays on morning of December 3

2011-11-29 00:00:00.0

The sold-out 2011 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend races will produce heavy runner and walker activity that will affect traffic on the morning of Saturday, December 3.

St. Jude Give thanks. Walk. unites thousands across the country for one cause: to help kids battling cancer and other deadly diseases

2011-11-18 00:00:00.0

St. Jude Give thanks. Walk.™, a family friendly 5K walk that takes place in 80 cities nationwide on Nov. 19 to benefit the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, one of the world’s premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other deadly childhood diseases.

Celebrity moms strike a chord in the fight against childhood cancer at inaugural St. Jude Soul Celebration Gala

2011-11-18 00:00:00.0

The inaugural St. Jude Soul Celebration Gala brought together red carpet celebrities like Elise Neal, Terri Vaughn, Roger Bobb, Demetria McKinney, Mike Peterson (NFL Atlanta Falcons), Dikembe Mutombo (NBA Hall of Fame), and Fredricka Whitfield for a good cause – to raise funds and awareness for St. Jude.

Radio stations visit St. Jude to kick off new season of Radio Cares

2011-10-17 00:00:00.0

About 180 record radio station general managers, promotions staff, national sales managers, program directors, and on-air staff, including award-winning gospel music artist James Fortune came together this weekend to help kick off the Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids® radiothon season for St. Jude.

Davidson Media Group raises more than $452,282 during annual radiothon to benefit St. Jude

2011-10-07 00:00:00.0

Radio listeners in 11 Hispanic radio markets helped raise more than $452,282 by during its annual Promesa y Esperanza radiothon to help kids battling cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. named St. Jude Corporate Partner of the Year

2011-07-01 00:00:00.0

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. was recognized as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Corporate Partner of the Year during the presentation of the ALSAC/St. Jude Volunteer Appreciation Awards on June 24, 2011. St. Jude honored partners, volunteers and donors from across the country at the annual event.

St. Jude to honor Latin singer Luis Fonsi at ninth annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala

2011-05-09 00:00:00.0

Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning singer and songwriter Luis Fonsi has been giving back to his community for many years, and next week he’ll receive a distinguished honor from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for his efforts.

Country artist John Rich wins 'Celebrity Apprentice' for St. Jude

2011-04-22 00:00:00.0

Country music artist John Rich was named the new "Celebrity Apprentice" Sunday night on NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice." As the winner, Rich earned an extra $250,000 for his charity of choice: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Kate del Castillo and Rico Rodriguez to be honored at the second annual St. Jude 'Estrellas por la Vida' Gala in Los Angeles

2011-04-14 00:00:00.0

Kate del Castillo and Rico Rodriguez will be honored at the second Annual St. Jude ‘Estrellas por la Vida’ (Stars for Life) gala on April 15, 2011, at 6 p.m. at the Club Nokia at LA Live, in Los Angeles, CA. The event, which benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, is a celebration of life and gives back to kids who are battling cancer and other catastrophic diseases at St. Jude.

Build-A-Bear announces donation of $180,000 through guest contributions and the winner of the Facebook “Cause for Celebration” party contest

2011-04-14 00:00:00.0

Build-A-Bear Workshop® announced today that it is donating more than $180,000, which was raised with help of Guests, to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, the nation’s top ranked children’s cancer hospital. The company also announced the first winner, Christine McKay of Woonsocket, RI, of its Facebook sweepstakes for a “Cause for Celebration” party, valued at $300.

Businesses across the country ask customers to help “give hope” to kids battling cancer by donating $1 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

2011-04-01 00:00:00.0

This spring, businesses across the country are giving hope to kids battling cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases by encouraging customers to donate $1 or more during checkout to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as part of the annual Give thanks. Give hope.™ campaign.

Univision Radio raises more than $4.7 million to support children with cancer at St. Jude

2011-03-29 00:00:00.0

Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group in the United States, and its listeners raised more than $4.7 million in cash and pledges during the 14th annual Promesa y Esperanza (Promise and Hope) radiothon, which took place on February 3 and 4, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The Patrick Warburton Golf For Kids Celebrity Golf Tournament raises more than $200,000 to help kids battling cancer at St. Jude

2011-03-22 00:00:00.0

The inaugural Patrick Warburton Golf For Kids Celebrity Golf Tournament wrapped up over the weekend raising more than $200,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, one of the world's premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.

Clear Channel radio station listeners help raise more than $3.4 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during two day radiothon

2011-03-01 00:00:00.0

On February 24-25, thirty-one Clear Channel radio stations across the country held Country Cares for St. Jude Kids radiothons and collectively raised more than $3.4 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Three decades of 'Finding cures. Saving children." earns ALSAC COO David L. McKee national award

2011-02-07 00:00:00.0

David L. McKee, senior executive vice president and chief operating officer of ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, has been named the recipient of the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award by Fundraising Success magazine.

Legends for Charity dinner celebrates the 2010 NFL season-long partnership between St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and FOX Sports

2011-02-03 00:00:00.0

NFL on FOX on-air personalities Troy Aikman, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Buck, Jay Glazer, Jimmy Johnson, Howie Long, Curt Menefee, Pam Oliver and Michael Strahan will accept the sixth annual Pat Summerall Award on behalf of FOX Sports February 3, 2011, at the Legends for Charity® dinner in Dallas, Texas.

Univision radio stations across the country to hold radiothon benefiting St. Jude for the 14th consecutive year

2011-02-02 00:00:00.0

Univision Radio will participate in the Promesa y Esperanza (Promise and Hope) radiothon on February 3 and 4, benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the nation's top children's cancer hospital, for the 14th consecutive year.

Nashville stars descend on St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to kick off Country Cares for St. Jude Kids

2011-01-18 00:00:00.0

Country music stars Randy Owen, Ronnie Dunn, Justin Moore, The Band Perry, Jake Owen and Casey James were just a few of the stars to descend on St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to help officially kick off the annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids radiothon season. Country Cares brings together all facets of the music industry with one goal: to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.

NBA stars join Hoops for St. Jude starting lineup to fight childhood cancer

2011-01-10 00:00:00.0

NBA stars Dwyane Wade, Dwight Howard and David Lee are teaming up with other top players around the league for the annual Hoops for St. Jude fundraising campaign benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Returning ambassadors Pau Gasol, Rudy Gay, Kevin Love, Steve Blake and veteran coach George Karl complete this season's lineup.