St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Overview:  
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a leading pediatric treatment and research facility focused on catastrophic diseases in children, primarily cancer. Founded in 1962 by entertainer Danny Thomas, St. Jude has a mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.

Mission and Services:
St. Jude provides comprehensive care to children with life-threatening illnesses, ensuring that families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food. Their research efforts have significantly increased survival rates for pediatric cancers.

Impact:
St. Jude has been instrumental in improving survival rates for childhood cancers, with some increasing from 20% to over 80% since the hospital’s inception. Their research is shared freely, benefiting children worldwide.