St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is committed to our founder Danny Thomas’ dream that one day no child will die in the dawn of life.
Because of the generous support of our donors, St. Jude is able to care for children without regard to their family’s ability to pay, and is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance.
Planned giving provides many ways for you to join in our mission and ensure your legacy will live on to help children overcome deadly diseases for years to come. You will find there are many options available for making a lasting gift that will help us realize Danny’s dream for all children.
Patient Spotlight

When Helen was born in 2007 in Latvia, she was a happy, healthy baby. Just eight months later, in February 2008, her mother, Andra, noticed a bruise on one of Helen’s buttocks. Concerned, she took her daughter to the pediatrician, who dismissed the bruise as nothing more than the result of Helen rolling over on a toy. But when a pea-like lump appeared overnight, and the bruise continued to spread, Andra took Helen to another doctor. He performed an ultrasound, and the results it revealed were devastating. Baby Helen had tumors on her pelvis. A follow-up MRI confirmed the presence of tumors, and surgery was scheduled for a week later.
Donor Spotlight Tom & Eleanor Hicks have a number of St. Jude gift annuities and plan to use the income to help fund long-term healthcare costs should the need arise. By doing so, they hope to preserve more of their estate for their children and grandchildren.
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