St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Central and Southern Illinois

08/12/2026

❤️ Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers! ❤️

Many spent their Saturday, and even their Saturday night, helping make the St. Jude Telethon and St. Jude Runs a success. From setup and tear down to serving runners, counting pledges, driving shuttles, and supporting production, they stepped up wherever they were needed, even in the rain.

Not everyone is pictured, but every volunteer made a difference. Thank you for your dedication, generosity, and commitment to the mission of St. Jude. 💙💛

08/11/2026

Please join us in celebrating and thanking our latest Champion Donor Award Recipient, John and Julie Holthaus!

The Champion Donor Award is nominated and voted on by the St. Jude Midwest Leadership Board and recognizes those who go above and beyond to help fulfill Danny Thomas' dream - that no child dies from cancer.

For 20 years, John and Julie Holthaus have been the heart behind the city of Assumption, IL's welcome for the St. Jude Memphis to Peoria runners. When they first involved the Assumption Community Pride Association 20 years ago, they helped create a tradition of generosity, hospitality, and community spirit that continues to grow each year.

John and Julie consistently go above and beyond to make every runner feel welcomed, appreciated, and well-fed. Their dedication, kindness, and tireless efforts have helped turn Assumption, IL into a memorable and meaningful stop for participants. Their commitment has not only supported an incredible cause but has also inspired a community to come together year after year in support of the life-saving mission of St. Jude.

Thank you, John and Julie, for your leadership, generosity, and making a difference. Your impact on this event, the Assumption community, and St. Jude is truly remarkable.

08/09/2026

TODAY🎉 Join us for the annual St. Jude Shrimp & Corn Boil
from 12–5 p.m. at Grand Prairie Hy-Vee!
Enjoy a delicious dinner featuring:
• Jumbo shrimp
• Locally grown sweet corn from Meyer's Produce
• Potatoes
• Smoked sausage
Just $20 per dinner • Dine-in or carryout available!
Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of great food while supporting the kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Every meal helps make a difference—we hope to see you there! ❤️

08/05/2026

Our Telethon would not be possible without the generosity of our incredible sponsors. Thank you for standing with us and helping provide hope, comfort, and support to families in need.

💙 Thank you, sponsors: WEEK 25 • i3 Broadband • SC2 • Renewal by Andersen • RLI • Ameren Illinois • Clemens Insurance • Hy-Vee • Oberlander Alarms • Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino • Ledgestone Disc Golf • Pekin Insurance • OSF Great Plains Orthopedics - Dr. Steve Orlevitch • Aprio • Triple A

08/04/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Join us for our annual St. Jude Shrimp & Corn Boil this Sunday from 12–5 p.m. at your Grand Prairie Hy-Vee!
Enjoy a delicious dinner featuring:
• Jumbo shrimp
• Locally grown sweet corn from Meyer's Produce
• Potatoes
• Smoked sausage
Just $20 per dinner • Dine-in or carryout available!
Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of great food while supporting the kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Every meal helps make a difference—we hope to see you there! ❤️

08/02/2026

Central Illinois, you have done it once again with a record breaking $12,676,046 celebrated at the 49th Annual St. Jude Telethon! Thank you for your unwavering support of our mission ❤️✨

08/01/2026

07/31/2026

Just 1 day until the 49th Annual St. Jude Telethon! ❤️ Tune in tomorrow on 25News WEEK at 6:30 p.m. and help make a difference for St. Jude families. Together, we can give hope to children fighting cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

07/31/2026

Changing lives, growing the game, and inspiring future disc golfers. 🥏❤️ Thank you, CEFCU and the Ledgestone Open 2026, for your incredible partnership and unwavering support of the kids and families of St. Jude.

07/31/2026

We can’t let National Intern Day go by with out giving our Sam a shoutout!! She has been such a great addition to our team! St. Jude has always played such a big part of her life from participating in the RHS St. Jude Club to being apart of the Richwoods Run! She is passionate, creative, strategic, hard working and laughs at all of Bekah’s jokes! Total rockstar and we are so happy to have her, only wish it was for a bit longer!

Join us in thanking Sam for her dedication to the mission of St. Jude and all of her hard work this summer! ❤️