St. Jude Children's Research Hospital-Missouri Connection

12/25/2025

Wishing a joyful Christmas to all who celebrate today!
🎨 Artwork by St. Jude patient Coraliz

12/23/2025

Hope on the Horizon for Pediatric Brain Cancer

A new study from St. Jude shows that a combination therapy could offer a promising treatment for ATRT (Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor)—one of the most aggressive brain cancers in children. This breakthrough brings us closer to better outcomes for kids facing this devastating diagnosis.

Read the full story:

See how a combo therapy of idasantulin and Selinexor stimulate the p53 pathway through MDM2 and XPO1 to treat atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumors (ATRT)

12/22/2025

It's not too late to send a virtual holiday card to the kids of St. Jude! ❤

Choose a festive card featuring ornaments inspired by patient art, and then select a pre-written message; or write your own!

12/22/2025

Volunteers Wanted!

✨ Current Opportunities:
Volunteer Office Administrative Assistant – Help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
St. Jude Volunteer Crew Member – Be part of the team that brings hope and joy to families.

Your time and talents can help ensure that families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food - so they can focus on helping thier child live.

📌 Applytoday: https://volunteer.stjude.org/custom/515/organization_details/2347

12/21/2025

Wishing a meaningful Hanukkah to all who observe. 🕎❤️

12/20/2025

Families never rececive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food - so they can focus on helping thier child live.

📸 Pictured here are St. Jude patients Madelyn, Isabella, and Jonathan with their families ❤️

12/19/2025

🔬 Breaking Discovery from St. Jude!

Researchers have uncovered an invisible kinase state that plays a critical role in vital biological functions. This breakthrough could reshape our understanding of cellular signaling and open new doors for targeted therapies.

Learn how this finding advances science and medicine:

Learn how St. Jude scientists uncovered a hidden Src kinase state crucial for T-cell activation and cell migration, opening new paths for therapies.

12/18/2025

Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference? We’re excited to welcome passionate individuals to our St. Jude Volunteer team!

✨ Current Opportunities:
Volunteer Office Administrative Assistant – Help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
St. Jude Volunteer Crew Member – Be part of the team that brings hope and joy to families.

Your time and talents can help ensure that families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food - so they can focus on helping thier child live.

📌 Applytoday: https://volunteer.stjude.org/custom/515/organization_details/2347

12/15/2025

Grateful doesn’t cover it.

Thank you to Grace on 105.1 The Bull and the full Mid-West Family Broadcasting team.

Your voices rallied your listeners.
Your listeners delivered toys and clothing.
Kids at the St. Jude affiliate clinic in Springfield feel that support.

We’re humbled by the generosity.
We’re thankful for the partnership.

You showed what happens when a community shows up.

Every one can continue to drop on off unopened toys and new children’s clothes up until 12/23 at any US Bank location in Springfield.

Blaski, Mason, Casey and I got to shop for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital-Missouri Connection kids this morning with the help of Smouse Brothers! 🎅🏻🎁

Donate new kids clothes or toys at any US Bank location in Springfield until Friday to help our LOCAL St. Jude kids! 🥰🎄

12/05/2025

💛 THANK YOU, ST. JUDE HEROES! 💛
St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend would not be possible without the incredible St. Jude Heroes whose commitment to fundraising and passion for the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital inspire us all.

Their dedication ensures families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food—so they can focus on helping their child live. Every mile run and every dollar raised helps make cures possible for kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

This weekend is a celebration of hope, progress, and the power of community. 💪 Best of luck to all of our runners tomorrow!

12/02/2025

Every child deserves a chance to live their best life and celebrate every moment. In just five days, we’ll come together for St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend presented by Juice Plus+, the largest single-day fundraising event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital—and help make cures possible for kids with cancer.

This year, our goal is BIG: $16,500,000 to ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food—so they can focus on helping their child live. 💛