ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL®
The kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® are some of the bravest, coolest kids anywhere. Carnival guests, crew, and travel partners: give yourselves a hand, because you have shown the kids some incredible support for more than a decade through Carnival’s partnership with the organization.
Our shared efforts have now raised more than $33 million to help St. Jude fight childhood cancer. Together, we have passed milestone after milestone, setting our sights on ever-larger goals. Now we are on to our next goal of $50 million by 2030.
And we’re ready!
We put up big numbers, but we keep focused on what matters most — and it’s the kids. We are so devoted to putting fun at the center of everything we do that we’ve been named the Official Celebration Partner for St. Jude.
That’s why we’re supporting birthdays at the hospital… when a patient celebrates their special day, Carnival brings the fun with a special Birthday Box of treats and surprises. We also support the annual St. Jude Teen Formal. Plus, we’ve recently been adding custom artwork, inspired by the creations of St. Jude patients, to our ships for all to enjoy!
There are plenty of opportunities for you to help St. Jude when you cruise with Carnival… or anytime, including right now! 
Groove for St. Jude
Carnival guests love to get down and support St. Jude while cruising, which is why Groove for St. Jude is the top fundraising activity aboard our ships. During this dance party, guests donate and hit the deck to show off their moves, and all the proceeds go directly to St. Jude.
Birthday Boxes
At Carnival we have celebration in our hearts, so we created Birthday Boxes to make sure every kid at St. Jude gets to feel special on their birthday. Each box is filled with fun surprises designed to make their day a little brighter. It’s our way of sharing the fun and showing we care.
Spring Formal
The kids bring the moves — we bring the beats. Every spring at the hospital, Carnival sponsors the entertainment for the annual St. Jude Teen Formal dance.
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