The St. Jude Lady Project - Inspiring Acts of Giving

Faith, Generosity, and Giving:  Stories That Change Lives

Welcome to our website.  We would like to thank you for joining "The St. Jude Lady"  in celebrating how heartfelt generosity can create lasting impact. Learn about Dr. Mindy  Kushniroff and her late husband,  Tony’s moving journey  of faith, loss, and giving--and let it inspire your own act of kindness. Find out how we work and hopefully support our efforts.

Heartfelt Giving Inspires Change

The St. Jude Lady Project shares Mindy and Tony Kushniroff’s powerful choice to donate their entire estate to St. Jude Children’s Hospital after a moment of inspiration. This project showcases how one family's generosity can spark hope and motivate others to give.


HOW
One Estate...

 begins a legacy of giving hope to a special group of Children ...


...CHANGED 
Two Lives...

because they  unselfishly answered God's call to act...

...so now...
 Millions of lives might be Changed.

...This is their TRUE  STORY of  faith, loss, and giving!

Legacy of Giving

Highlighting how one family’s gift creates benefits for children and families worldwide.

"Wall of Support" is a Monument of Today's Hope!

The name of Patrica Woods Barbee shines as the first to support the mission of The  St. Jude Lady.  The tribute will only hold 99 others who purchase copies of Dr. Kurshniroff's Hard Cover 2nd Edition.

Amplifying Impact

Sharing stories to motivate new acts of generosity and support for St. Jude Hospital. Some are heartfelt, some are heartwarming, and some are heartwrenching but each one is a reminder why St. Jude Childrens Hospital is a vital asset to families all over.

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Hope does have a name!

At the heart of this tribute is the name of Patricia Woods Barbee of Greensboro, North Carolina, the first  of 100 Supporters and founding donors whose name shines proudly at the top. Her contribution marks the beginning of a legacy  of hope!

The First 100 Supporters

This beautiful illustration is a computer generated wall which honor the first 100 individuals who purchas a copy of Dr. Kushniroff's Book: "Becoming the St Jude Lady: A Journey in Faith, Loss, and Giving.  Their $75 donation  will be forever honored.  The exact location where the wall will be erected wlll be announced in the near future.

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OUR WALL OF SUPPORT 

 

The St. Jude Lady’s Wall of Support is, for now, a beautifully imagined virtual monument — a digital landmark built to honor generosity, faith, and the unshakable spirit of community. Designed as a long sweep of polished black granite with gold engraving, the future physical wall will stand as a permanent tribute to those whose compassion fuels the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Across the base, the inscription “These are the First One Hundred Supporters” serves as both a promise and a proclamation. Every name that will one day be etched into that stone represents a story of hope, a choice to give, and a ripple of kindness that reaches far beyond Henagar, Alabama. Though the wall currently exists only here on this website, its purpose is already alive — and its future construction remains a heartfelt goal.

At the center of this unfolding legacy is Patricia Woods Barbee of Greensboro, North Carolina, the very first donor whose name shines proudly at the top. Her generosity marks the beginning of a tradition that will grow one supporter at a time. The design itself invites reflection: flowers blooming at the base, a butterfly resting gently nearby, and visitors pausing to read the inscription — symbols of renewal, grace, and the enduring mission of St. Jude.

More than a monument, the St. Jude Lady’s Wall of Support is a gathering place for gratitude. It connects donors, volunteers, families, and friends who believe in compassion as a calling. As the wall expands, it will continue to tell a story — name by name — of people who chose to stand for healing, hope, and love that lasts.

Only the first 100 donors who purchase a hard‑cover keepsake copy of Dr. Mindy Kushniroff’s Second Edition of “Becoming the St. Jude Lady: A Journey in Faith, Loss, and Giving” will have their names engraved on the wall. Each book will be personally inscribed by the author, becoming both a treasured keepsake and a symbol of the donor’s place in this legacy.

 

 

 


 

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