Meet Phenix

When Phenix was referred to St. Jude for treatment following his brain tumor diagnosis, his family found hope amid overwhelming challenges.

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St. Jude patient Phenix

St Jude patient Phenix

Phenix's story

Phenix’s radiant smile and boundless energy, coupled with rare tears, charms his parents, grandparents, older brothers and sisters and most strangers he meets.

“He steals every single heart he comes across,” his mom, Amber said.

His smile has continued to shine brightly most days even after his brain tumor diagnosis— at just 5 months old in September of 2024 — and treatment.

He underwent brain surgery to remove some of the tumor in his home state of Michigan and was later referred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

St Jude patient Phenix with his parents

St. Jude patient Phenix with his dad

When we got to St. Jude, there were more answers here. It was a lot to go through as far as him being a baby, but it was still a lot less complicated than what it could have been. They take care of you, and they make sure it’s as easy as possible for you.

- Amber, Phenix's mom

Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.

Phenix continues treatment at St. Jude. Phenix loves to play with his toys and more recently can be caught army crawling. He also loves to explore the world around him on his walker.