Reagan wanted a little lamb from the gift shop at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She saw the stuffed animal every day on her way to chemotherapy, but her mom didn’t have much spending money.
One day, Reagan’s doctor thought about everything the little girl had been through and decided to buy the lamb. Reagan had been undergoing intensive chemotherapy for her acute lymphoblastic leukemia, but the disease has proved resistant to therapy. Reagan had stayed strong through everything.
“Let’s go and get your lamb,” her doctor told Reagan. Now, Reagan has her stuffed animal.
Reagan loves St. Jude because she feels loved here. Jessica loves St. Jude because it’s saving her daughter’s life. “Her doctor won’t give up on her,” said Jessica.
Through the generous support of donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, housing or food—because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
Reagan’s treatment also included a bone marrow transplant. Recently, Reagan’s family cheered with delight as she graduated from kindergarten.
Help give hope to kids like Reagan who are fighting life-threatening illnesses. Become a Partner In Hope monthly donor today.
-
Meet Devon
Devon loves to play video games with his brothers, ride his bike and travel. But unlike most boys, Devon has cancer. Read his story.
-
Meet Ainsley
When a swollen lymph node turned out to be cancer, Ainsley's parents turned to St. Jude for help. Read her story.
-
Meet patient Austin
Austin's parents had been frequent supporters of St. Jude through their jobs. Little did they know that their own son would need treatment someday.
-
Meet Leonay
In 2015, Leonay developed a fever that wouldn’t go away. Her doctor in Jamaica ordered tests, which revealed she had cancer.
-
Meet Gunnar
Gunnar is an outgoing and expressive little boy who steals the hearts of everyone he meets.
-
Meet patient Gideon
Baby Gideon is always ready with a smile — even when faced with a tough diagnosis. Read on to see how your support makes a difference to him and his family.
-
Meet Luis and McKendree
McKendree and Luis found strength in their bond and joy in a shared love of music as they underwent treatment at St. Jude. Watch and share their video.
-
Meet Keegan
Keegan loves football. But after his last season, his leg started bothering him and he was taking lots of naps. His parents knew he needed a doctor.
-
Meet Tripp
When St. Jude patient Tripp needed not one, not two, but three bone marrow transplants, his family stepped in to help.
-
Meet Aamir
Shortly after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Aamir, who is 2, began treatment at St. Jude.
-
Meet Daniel and Jimy
Daniel and Jimy are inseparable friends. But in addition to being good friends, both boys find themselves at St. Jude, undergoing treatment for leukemia.
-
Meet Hailey
Hailey has been treated at St. Jude for a brain tumor since age 2. Last year, she graduated high school and went on the cruise of a lifetime to celebrate.
-
Meet Abigail
Abigail is a vibrant 5-year-old girl who likes to make new friends — whether it’s another St. Jude patient or one of the therapy dogs that visits St. Jude.
-
Meet Kyle
A month before completing treatment for a tumor, Kyle found a way to gave back to the hospital that he felt gave so much to him.
-
Meet Damien
For several months, Damien was unwell. But when he started to lose his balance and experience headaches, his parents worried that it was something more serious.
