The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. Founded in 1962, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a pediatric research institution. Our mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. St. Jude is also the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children.
To accelerate progress against catastrophic disease at a global level
67% of employees say that the main reason they stay at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is because of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital company mission. Comparably data clearly shows that a focused mission statement and cohesive core company values are vital to maintaining employee alignment.