In late 2014, Jordyn started to complain about aches and pains.
Since she was a competitive gymnast, her doctor thought it was related to a sports injury. But then Jordyn developed a persistent fever and was often in tears because she felt so bad.
St. Jude patient Jordyn at age 9, with her mom, Chastity
Jordyn was found to have acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a type of blood cancer.
About 3,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with ALL in the U.S. each year, making this blood cancer the most common childhood cancer.
We knew St. Jude was the best place for children with cancer, and we’re grateful Jordyn is back to doing what she loves most.
Within a week, Jordyn was referred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude has helped increase the survival rates for ALL from 4% before opening more than 50 years ago, to 94% today.
At St. Jude, Jordyn’s treatment included two-and-a-half years of chemotherapy.
Jordyn, a competitive gymnast, is an A student who loves to read and tell jokes and riddles.
Jordyn finished treatment in 2017 and now visits St. Jude for checkups.
She’s back to training at the gym and, during a recent gymnastics competition, Jordyn brought home three gold medals.
Meet other patients
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Meet Emma
Emma always imagined becoming a teacher because she loves kids. After her experience at St. Jude being treated for medulloblastoma, she hopes to become a child life specialist so she can support kids through medical procedures like the ones she went through.
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Meet Crosslyn
Crosslyn holds several rodeo pageant titles and competed at the age of 11, shortly before it was discovered that she suffered from a rare and aggressive form of cancer called ATRT. She was referred to St. Jude for treatment.
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Meet Declynn
At just 19 months old, Declynn was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a type of blood cancer. She is now more than halfway through her two-and-a-half-year treatment plan. Read her story.
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Meet Noah
Noah, a straight-A student who loved school, began 5th grade when his handwriting changed and vision blurred. He was later diagnosed with neuroblastoma.
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Meet Erma
Erma was referred to St. Jude and diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a cancer that often begins in the nerve tissue. Here, she found hope and care. Read her story.
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Meet Hender
Hender was treated for rhabdomyosarcoma, a soft tissue cancer, when he was 6 years old. Now thriving, he plans to become a doctor and help children facing cancer.
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Meet Laylah
Layla was referred to St. Jude and diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a common bone cancer in teens. Here, she found hope and care. Read her story.
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Meet Leonel
At just 3 years old, Leonel underwent surgery to remove the mass and was diagnosed with medulloblastoma. Leonel found hope and care at St. Jude.
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Meet Aylin
In 2022, Aylin was experiencing vomiting and pain in her side. A scan in a local emergency room revealed a mass on her liver. Aylin found hope and care at St. Jude.
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Meet Jeritza
After a devastating diagnosis of stage IV hepatoblastoma, Jeritza found hope and care at St. Jude. Read her story.
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Meet Juan
In Guatemala, Juan Esteban was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a liver cancer. He was referred to St. Jude for treatment and support. Read his story.
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Meet Mateo
Mateo was referred to St. Jude for treatment after being diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancerous tumor that develops in soft tissue. Mateo continues treatment at St. Jude.
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Meet Carlitos
In Mexico, Carlitos was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a brain tumor. He was referred to St. Jude for treatment and support. Read his story.
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Meet Lizzie
After three years of treatment at a Texas hospital, Lizzie was referred to St. Jude when her slow-growing brain tumor, located near the optic nerve, returned.
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Meet Winston
Winston was referred to St. Jude to receive treatment for a brain tumor at just a few months old. Read more about Winston here.