St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Mission
The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay.
How We Help
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc., has made it their mission to help St. Jude continue their commitment to care for all children. Our organization has contributed funds for St. Jude as well as helped with spreading awareness of the great things they do for the community. We do this by holding annual events that inform and raise funds in a creative way.
Quick Facts!
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® was founded in 1962 by the late entertainer Danny Thomas.
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The hospital’s daily operating costs are approximately more than $1 million, which are primarily covered by public contributions.
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Children from all 50 states and 70 countries have been treated at St. Jude since opening in 1962. Approximately 30% of the patients are African American.
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Research findings and information discovered at St. Jude are freely shared with doctors and scientists all over the world.