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Scott Pesch is recreating his 1994 cross-country baseball stadium bike ride, this time with his son Ethan, visiting all 30 MLB parks to raise $1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The 9,600-mile journey starts March 26 in Seattle and ends September 26 in Miami.
Chandler beat stage four brain cancer as a teen and just graduated college with a double major, thanks to free treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He's now applying to veterinary school, a future his family says wouldn't exist without the hospital's zero-cost care model.
Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital just received $28.5 million to develop a breakthrough gene-editing treatment that could replace invasive bone marrow transplants for children with rare inherited diseases. Instead of weeks in isolation and chemotherapy, kids might one day receive a simple IV infusion that corrects the genetic mutation causing their disease.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's new CEO says a "once-in-a-lifetime" breakthrough moment is happening right now in childhood cancer treatment. Survival rates have soared from 20% to over 80% since 1962, and the goal of making all childhood cancers easily treatable is closer than ever.
More than 60 teen patients at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital got the full prom experience, complete with glam squads, limo rides, and a red carpet entrance. The "On Cloud 9" themed event gave young people facing serious health challenges a chance to just be normal teenagers for one magical night. #
A luxury Idaho waterfront estate worth millions is being auctioned with every dollar going to charity. The owner is splitting all proceeds evenly between St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Mayo Clinic.
A Tennessee children's hospital has been renamed in honor of Dolly Parton after decades of her support for kids' health and education. The country icon has given millions to help children, from free books to vaccine research.
Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital discovered how childhood cancer treatments leave traceable patterns in DNA that could help doctors prevent second cancers decades later. This breakthrough opens doors to safer treatments and better monitoring for the 500,000 childhood cancer survivors in America.
Professional golfer Brooks Koepka is spreading $5 million across children's hospitals, disability foundations, and local Florida charities. The donation includes $1 million to Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation in his hometown.
Scottish football supporters visiting for the World Cup made an unexpected stop at a children's hospital, arriving with traditional bagpipes and a generous donation. The gesture brought smiles to young patients during what can be difficult hospital stays.
Major Korean hospitals are opening their research labs to partner with companies and startups, transforming clinical innovations into real healthcare products that help patients. At KHF 2026 this August, visitors will see how medical breakthroughs are making the journey from hospital labs to people's lives.
Volunteer therapy dogs are providing emotional support to young patients and their families at Phoenix Children's Hospital. The four-legged visitors help ease anxiety and bring moments of joy during difficult hospital stays.
Roman Senft will yell "Play Ball!" at a Pittsburgh Pirates game just months after emergency surgery for a malignant brain tumor. The baseball-loving 10-year-old from Cranberry has been cleared to return to fall baseball after completing radiation therapy at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Great Ormond Street Hospital just became the first major children's charity to accept cryptocurrency, unlocking a new way for global donors to help seriously ill kids. The groundbreaking £60,000 donation from Ripple is already inspiring other crypto philanthropists to give.
A century after a princess witnessed heartbreaking child mortality rates and took action, Ghana's Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital marks 100 years of specialized care while pushing for even greater progress ahead.
Southern Italy just gained its biggest pediatric research hospital after Santobono Pausilipon joined the nation's elite network of scientific medical institutes. The milestone brings specialized childhood disease research and treatment to a region that's needed it for decades.
A new drive-thru coffee shop in Huber Heights donated $13,000 to Dayton Children's Hospital during its opening weekend. The store also created 50 new jobs for the community.
Shoppers at The Entertainer toy stores have donated £4 million to four children's hospitals simply by rounding up their purchases to the nearest pound. The 15-year partnership shows how spare change can transform lives for seriously ill children across the UK.
A specialized 120-bed children's hospital in Ghana stands fully built and equipped, waiting only for staff assignments to begin serving young patients. The World Bank is pushing Ghana's government to complete final steps so families can access the $10.15 million facility built during the pandemic.
Disney is bringing joy to thousands of hospitalized children with 18,000 Toy Story 5 toys, free movie screenings, and special character visits at over 400 children's hospitals. The heartwarming initiative includes 34,000 character-themed hospital gowns that help young patients feel like heroes during treatment.
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