Why Clicks4Causes gives a click 4 St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
St Jude’s has long stood as a pillar of what is possible when you enable brilliant minds from around the world to come together for a common cause 4 the good of the communities around you.
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
A Beacon of Hope
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a world-renowned pediatric cancer research center dedicated to finding cures for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
A Legacy of Love
A History of caring for the Cause of others
Danny Thomas started fundraising efforts for his vision in the 1950’s. His purpose was to fulfill his vow to St. Jude Thaddeus and change the lives of thousands of children and families after he found success as a children’s celebrity. Since its founding in 1962, St. Jude has been at the forefront of medical research, making significant advancements in understanding and treating childhood cancers.
Through groundbreaking research, St. Jude has contributed to numerous breakthroughs, including:
Pioneering treatments
St. Jude has developed innovative therapies for various childhood cancers, such as leukemia, brain tumors, and neuroblastoma.
Improved survival rates
The hospital’s research and treatment programs have helped increased survival rates for children with cancer 60% since its doors opened.
Global impact
St. Jude shares its knowledge and expertise with medical professionals worldwide helping to improve pediatric cancer care globally and provides more families access through the St Jude Affiliate Program.
Advancing Gene Therapy
St. Jude’s work with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard has advanced the treatment of Sickle Cell through groundbreaking approaches to genetic research.
More Than A Research Hospital
St. Jude’s offers their services free of charge to the families in their care and facilitates the education of our youth in world class facilities via a community and donation based model
Children & Families First
St. Jude is committed to providing comprehensive care for its patients, ensuring that families face no financial burden. The hospital covers all treatment costs, including travel, housing, and meals. This commitment allows families to focus on their child’s recovery without worrying about expenses.
Education and Research
St. Jude offers state of the art facilities and resources to help educate and train brilliant young minds of today into the medical minds that develop the cures of tomorrow.
Donation Funded
St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital was built by and is funded by community and charity donations
Today
St. Jude continues to push the boundaries of medical research.
Today, St. Jude continues to push the boundaries of medical research. Its current programs focus on:
* Precision medicine: Utilizing advanced technologies to tailor treatments to individual patients.
* Immunotherapy: Harnessing the body’s immune system to fight cancer.
* Genetic research: Investigating the genetic factors that contribute to childhood cancer.
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