St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

St. Jude is a wonderful place. It’s where children with the worst cases of cancer go for treatment. When a child is suffering from cancer, it’s a very dark time for them and their families. St. Jude Children’s Hospital is a light and gives them hope.

In February 2025, Camille, Mission Possible’s Team Captain, was invited to attend a leadership conference at the St. Jude hospital in Memphis! She heard so many inspirational stories about different patients’ battles with cancer and their journeys with St. Jude. Camille met so many incredible people, all of whom told her St. Jude was like a family.

Quick Facts About St. Jude

  • It’s a hospital that treats pediatric cancer based in Memphis, Tennessee

  • It was founded by Danny Thomas in 1962

  • They treat children with the worst cases of cancer free of charge, giving their families hope

  • They share their cutting-edge research with other hospitals around the world

  • Since they were founded, they helped bring the pediatric cancer survival rate from 20% to 80%