St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Showcases Philanthropic Impact During 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship Week

Birdies for St. Jude auction live through Aug 14

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship begins this week as the PGA TOUR and FedEx bring 70 of the world’s best golfers to the 68^th PGA TOUR stop in Memphis while showcasing the impact of these decades of philanthropic support. Since 1970, the Memphis PGA Tour stop has raised more than $80 million to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^® and children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

“The FedEx St. Jude Championship is more than a golf tournament - it’s a legacy of partnership, philanthropy and hope that advances the St. Jude mission on a global stage,” said Ike Anand, President and Chief Executive Officer at ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “The PGA TOUR and FedEx are incredible partners who, for decades, have taken action toward a future where no child dies from cancer. Their support means the world to us and including St. Jude patients and families in this incredible tournament is a tremendous honor.”

Golf fans who travel to Memphis and those around the world watching from home will witness the incredible showing of support for St. Jude patients from PGA TOUR and FedEx. Fans can get in on the action by bidding on exclusive autographed items now through Aug. 14 by visiting BirdiesforStJude.org.

Families from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will participate in the following events during tournament week:

TaylorMade Truck Tour & Club Fitting - August 5

St. Jude patient golfers will receive a private behind-the-scenes tour of the TaylorMade equipment truck and be custom-fitted for their own golf clubs, creating a memorable experience with professional-grade gear.

FedEx Purple Eagle Ceremony - August 6

A FedEx aircraft will be named in honor of a St. Jude patient who is the relative of a FedEx team member. This tradition honors the patient’s journey and the impact of the FedEx-St. Jude partnership.

PGA TOUR Wives Association Art Party - August 6

A hands-on creative session that brings together PGA TOUR families and St. Jude patients to celebrate expression, imagination and connection through art.

TaylorMade/PING Putt-A-Round - August 6

A friendly putting challenge uniting St. Jude families and PGA TOUR pros for a joyful afternoon of golf-themed fun.

St. Jude JAM Presented by Delta Dental and HH Global - August 6

A high-energy benefit concert and live auction featuring performances by celebrated musical guests.

FedEx St. Jude Championship Pro-Am - August 6

Local and national sponsors and business leaders will tee off alongside PGA TOUR pros in this exclusive tournament experience. St. Jude patients will participate as “little loopers” as the pros play through the course.

Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am - August 7

Nearly 30 entertainers, athletes, influencers play alongside longtime St. Jude supporters and St. Jude patients for an unforgettable day of competition, connection and community. Among the inspiring young participants is St. Jude patient Misheel, who learned to make balloon animals during her seven-month treatment. At just 11 years old, Misheel turned this playful hobby into an act of kindness—twisting colorful balloons into unicorns, butterflies and giraffes to brighten the days of fellow patients.

Honorary Pin Flag Caddies + Tournament Trophy Presentation - August 10, TPC Southwind

Six St. Jude patients will great the final six groups and the tournament champion as they make their final putt on 18 green. The 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship then concludes with a trophy ceremony recognizing the tournament winner and celebrating the impact of the week’s fundraising efforts for St. Jude.

Events like the FedEx St. Jude Championship ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food—so families can focus on helping their child live.

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. When St. Jude opened in 1962, childhood cancer was largely considered incurable. Since then, St. Jude has helped push the overall survival rate from 20% to more than 80% in the United States, and it won't stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes to help doctors and researchers at local hospitals and cancer centers around the world improve the quality of treatment and care for even more children. Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on helping their child live. Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness. Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on X, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok, and subscribing to its YouTube channel.