We run for the lives

Of kids who continue to put up a fight

They are just hoping to survive

Especially during their dreadful nights

Everyone prays for them to stay alive

With our help, they have a chance

The St. Jude Run

Is an emotional rollercoaster

But we always manage to have a little fun

Blaring the music while singing and dancing along the way

Pushing us to never want to be done

Our journey is from Canton to Peoria

As we see everyone showing their support

Many kids experience euphoria

A memory you will never forget

Running miles upon miles

You don’t realize you’re sweaty and hot

So you still show a smile

That’s when you know

It was worth every mile

All together we raise millions of dollars

Picking up donations along the way

Even getting some from different callers

Record-breaking donations each and every year

You’re excited

knowing that you’ve helped make a difference

Every town becomes united

All together to change the future

The memories run through your mind

They’re like a song stuck in your head

But it’s something you don’t want to leave behind

So they continue every time

At the end of the night

We hope for an answer

To the vicious fight

Against childhood cancer