Meet some of the St. Jude patients you are helping
Here are the stories of some of the patients whose lives have been transformed by your generosity. Their stories are a testament to the power of community and compassion.
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Meet Reagan
Reagan is 4 years old and loves pink and speaks her mind. Reagan was diagnosed with embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, a soft tissue sarcoma that arises from immature cells that normally develop into skeletal muscle. Read her story.
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Meet Harry
Harry was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia when he was 2 years old. He is “very vibrant, full of energy, full of life,” said his dad, and his St. Jude nurses have become “like his second moms.” Read his story.
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Meet Erma
Erma was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a cancer that most often begins in the nerve tissue of the adrenal gland. Erma received treatment at St. Jude. Read her story.
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Meet Emmanuel
Emmanuel was almost 2 years old when he was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor in children. Following treatment at St. Jude, Emmanuel grows stronger every day. Read his story.
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Meet Mila
Mila was born three weeks early, when complications led to a C-section delivery. While in the NICU, she was found to have both Down Syndrome and a leukemia precursor. Even on days she didn’t feel great, she was smiling and playing. Read her story.
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Meet Phenix
Phenix was referred to St. Jude for treatment following his brain tumor diagnosis. Phenix loves to play with his toys and to explore the world around him. Read his story.
Our donors have made a significant difference in the lives of many. From funding research to providing essential resources, your contributions have a lasting impact.
*When you make a donation using this information, your donation will be used to provide breakthrough research, treatment and cures. Items listed here are representative of services and supplies that are part of the treatment and care of children at St. Jude. The cost of each item or service is an approximation, and will vary based on actual costs incurred and individual patient needs. Your donation will be used for the general operating needs of St. Jude, where no family ever receives a bill for treatment, lodging, travel or food.
$25
could help provide a day of meals for a St. Jude patient.*
$55
could help provide four complete blood count tests for St. Jude patients.*
$100
could help provide a sickle cell transition packet for a St. Jude patient.*
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Thank you
Thank you for being part of these incredible stories. Your support brings hope, healing and brighter futures to children and families all year long.
Other patients you help
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Meet Charlye
At just 9 months old, Charlye was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma. Discover how St. Jude helped him through treatment. Read his story.
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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.