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St. Jude Radiothon

Coming back February 2027

Live music, real stories, and the Four States coming together for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Our mission is simple yet powerful:

Finding cures. Saving children.®
Become a Partner in Hope
Monthly gift • Every dollar moves the mission
Chris "Purple" Hayes and Bobby in Music Gives to St. Jude Kids shirts

Why it matters

$0
Families never receive a bill

Not for treatment, travel, housing, or food.

20% → 80%+
Survival rates transformed

Childhood cancer survival since St. Jude opened in 1962.

Free
Cutting-edge care at no cost

Donations make life-saving treatments available free of charge.

4 in 5
A global mission

Kids survive in the U.S. — many countries see 1 in 5. Together we change that.

Chris and Bobby showing off Music Gives to St. Jude Kids shirts

The Radiothon experience

During the thon you’ll hear moving stories from families and survivors, enjoy live performances, and be part of the conversation — all while raising critical funds that keep St. Jude at the forefront of pediatric research and care.

Tune in with Chris “Purple” Hayes & Bobby and the whole Big Dog crew, and help us build a future where every child is given the gift of life.

Stories that matter

Jordyn’s Story

Because of St Jude

No Bills

Campus Animation

Friendship Videogames

Olivia’s Story

Thank you to our sponsors

Joplin Family Dental
Buffalo Run Casino & Resort
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Aurora Animal Clinic
Clear Cut Gutters
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