Meet Micah
Micah was referred to St. Jude for treatment of a brain tumor, where he and his family found hope despite the challenges they faced.
St. Jude patient Micah
St. Jude patient Micah at St. Jude with his mom
Micah's story
In early summer 2023, Micah’s parents sought medical advice from multiple doctors due to his persistent headaches and nausea.
When his eyes began to drift, they rushed him to the emergency room, where tests ultimately revealed a brain tumor, his mom, Jennifer, said.
Further tests revealed that the cancerous tumor was rare. Doctors in his home state of Colorado said he would need proton radiation therapy and referred him to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
St. Jude patient Micah
St. Jude is home to the world’s first proton therapy center solely for children. Proton therapy lets doctors aim high-dose radiation at cancer cells and spare healthy cells.
Micah arrived at St. Jude in August 2023. He was 9.
I don’t think I knew what to expect, but I feel St. Jude took care of everything that I needed without me knowing I needed it for me and my son.
- Jennifer, Micah's mom
Micah underwent radiation treatment and returned home in October. He began a chemotherapy treatment plan, recommended by St. Jude, at a local hospital. He finished treatment in March 2024.
Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.
I feel like St. Jude took good care of us, and St. Jude was just amazing.
Jennifer, Micah's mom
Micah resumed his homeschool classes where his favorite subjects are science and history. His mom said he’s thriving.
“He’s doing really great,” she said.
St. Jude won’t stop until no child dies from cancer, no matter where they live.
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