THE CAUSE

St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility. Discoveries made here have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. With research and patient care under one roof, St. Jude is where some of today's most gifted researchers are able to do science more quickly.

St. Jude researchers are published and cited more often in high impact publications than any other private pediatric oncology research institution in America. St. Jude is a place where many doctors send some of their sickest patients and toughest cases. A place where cutting-edge research and revolutionary discoveries happen every day. We've built America's second-largest health-care charity so the science never stops.

All patients accepted for treatment at St. Jude are treated without regard to the family’s ability to pay.

Find inspiration to achieve your health and fitness goals while raising funds and building awareness for the mission of St. Jude. Make your event more meaningful. As a St. Jude Hero, you will be part of a community of people who commit to challenging themselves in endurance events while fundraising to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It’s your race, but it’s their victory. Do it for the kids of St. Jude, and make a difference in the lives of children fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

Register for the St. Jude Heroes during race registration. Simply select “Yes” to become a Hero for an additional $25. If you are joining the Heroes program as a team captain you will be asked to create a team name. Team members will just enter the team name into the appropriate field and will automatically be added to the team.

St. Jude Heroes get to skip the race packet pick-up line and head straight to the St. Jude Heroes table where their bibs and race shirts will be waiting. St. Jude Heroes also have the opportunity to earn incentives based on fundraising levels achieved including the chance to represent St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at the event with an official race day singlet, entrance into the exclusive St. Jude Heroes tent and use of the Heroes only race day port-a-potties.

Within a week, you will receive a confirmation email from St. Jude that will contain your username and password for your fundraising account located at www.stjudeheroes.org. Login to your account and customize your page with personal photos and a message about why you are supporting the children of St. Jude. Share your website with friends and family and ask for their support!