Uniting for Hope: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Sparks Nationwide Support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Coast-to-coast retail partners, customers, content creators and runners unite for the kids of St. Jude to ‘Give Them Tomorrow’

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Families, friends, corporate partners and communities across the country will unite this September for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to support the work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® in raising survival rates for pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

“We are deeply moved each September by the outpouring of generosity from corporate partners and individuals who want to make a difference during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month,” said Ike Anand, President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude. “This support helps make more moments possible for the families of St. Jude, whether it’s a milestone like high school graduation or just a meal together as a family. From hometown events to national campaigns, every dollar raised helps St. Jude accelerate research and treatment that will change outcomes for children around the world.”

Support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude this September:

• Join a St. Jude Walk near you: Lace up for the family-friendly 5K in one of nearly 40 cities nationwide, complete with local food trucks, interactive activities and displays of patient artwork. The St. Jude Walk app (Apple App Store; Google Play) offers fundraising tools, event updates and a virtual experience for supporters everywhere and anywhere.
• CREATE-A-PEPPER with Chili’s®: Personalize a Create-A-Pepper coloring sheet at any Chili’s restaurant, with 100% of purchase price benefiting St. Jude. Donations are also accepted via tabletop Ziosks in-restaurant and online to-go orders.
• Domino’s: Donate at checkout in Domino’s stores nationwide, online at dominos.com and through mobile orders.
• HomeGoods: Grab a limited-edition Halloween tote bag available at select locations. 50% of the purchase price will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
• Shop to give back: More than 20 brands, such as KAY Jewelers, Carnival Cruise Line, Wingstop, Window World, Kia, and many more offering special products, promotions or donation opportunities in September. New to support St. Jude this year are eBay for Charity, Shoe Carnival, Fannie May, Master Spas, and Comparion Insurance Agency.
• Support the Relay for St. Jude: From now through September, help the Relay podcast network push past $4.5 million raised for St. Jude since 2019. On Friday, Sept.19 from 11:00am to 11:00pm CT, tune into a special 12-hour livestream featuring Relay hosts and special guests.
• Bid on the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Online Auction: Between Sept. 3-15, bid on unique experiences and collectibles—such as a classic 1930 Chrysler Series 70, celebrity chef virtual cooking classes, LA Auto Show Ultimate Experience, autographed guitars by rock bands Creed and Daughtry and more.
• Explore new St. Jude merchandise: The St. Jude Gift Shop will debut fresh items, including a HOPE sweatshirt, “Give Them Tomorrow” T-shirt, and a gold St. Jude logo baseball cap. Gold is the official color of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, symbolizing strength, courage, and the resilience of children fighting cancer.

During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital also honors Sickle Cell Awareness Month, reaffirming its commitment to equitable care and groundbreaking research for those affected by this inherited blood disorder. Throughout September, events like Spirit of the Dream and the St. Jude Call to Service in Washington, D.C. will highlight the institution’s leadership in health equity and innovation in sickle cell treatment, reflecting its mission to improve access to lifesaving care.

Give Them Tomorrow. Support St. Jude today.