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Meet Bella's Family
Originally from India, 13-month-old Bella was referred to St. Jude after pulling through surgery to remove her brain tumor. Today, thanks to St. Jude, she's thriving.
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Meet Pepe's Family
Pepe started cancer treatment at 6 months old. Thanks to St. Jude and his family, he is now 4 years old and happy and active as ever.
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Meet Cole's Family
Cole is an active kid who loves hiking and exploring nature with his family and dog, Stannis.
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Meet Smyrna's Family
An artist and entertainer, Smyrna isn't one to slow down, even in the midst of treatment for brain cancer. Her dad says, "After coming to St. Jude, it gives us hope."
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Meet Miguel's Family
Miguel was a reserved little boy when he first arrived at St. Jude. But now, he has blossomed into a trusting, outgoing toddler, stealing hearts at every turn.
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Meet Ashtyn's Family
Ashtyn is a cheerful 5-year-old who is full of energy and sass. She hopes to become a doctor like the ones at St. Jude.
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Meet Alana's Family
Alana wants to be a teacher, a lawyer, a ballerina, a scientist and a cheerleader, and she didn't let a cancer diagnosis get in the way of her dreams.
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Meet Maelin-Kate's Family
Maelin-Kate was diagnosed with a rare blood disease at age 5, but her mom says, "Every day, she finds a reason why it's the best day ever."
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Meet Riku's Family
While treatment for brain cancer was a difficult journey for 4-year-old Riku, his parents, Noriko and Jun, were there to give him strength and support along the way.
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"St. Jude is an organization which is beyond expectation. Unless someone comes here and experiences it, no one will believe that there could be such an organization in the world."
Amit, Bella's dad
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"From the shuttle drivers to the doctors to the staff, we've just been taken care of so well. St. Jude gave me hope for Tam, more days with Tam. They gave us hope for his future."
Tien, Tammy's dad
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"At St. Jude, there’s no color, there’s no political background. You’re just family. We’re very thankful for the fact that we have St. Jude and to get a second chance with Ashtyn."
Kiara, Ashtyn's mom
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"If St. Jude didn’t exist, the truth is I don’t know what would have become of my family. For me, my heart is in St. Jude. I thank them for everything they have done."
Sonia, Pepe's grandmother
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"St. Jude provided me with the ability to stay with David so he could get the care he needed."
Tom, David's grandfather
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"I have never seen such a great hospital. We know we can rely on St. Jude and the staff one hundred percent."
Jun, Riku's dad
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"Being a St. Jude family, we know the money that’s raised is what supported our family. For those donors who are not sure about what their dollars are doing, it’s saving lives. St. Jude was able to save my son's life."
Paris, Nick's dad
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“Once we became part of the St. Jude family, everything was ok. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without them. Thank you, St Jude, for helping me get her through this."
Lachaka, Alana's mom
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"We are thankful as Santiago’s family for every single person’s donation. It means a chance at life for my son, and it's something we will be eternally grateful for."
María, Santiago's mom
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"As a mom of a child with sickle cell, it’s extremely difficult. When we arrived at St. Jude, it was like our world opened up. I get more time with Elani and the family. We are blessed."
Darnita, Elani's mom
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"Our family motto is, 'Family Together Strong.' If it weren't for St. Jude and the people who donate, I wouldn't have my boy. So the people who give to St. Jude are part of our 'Family Together Strong.'"
Eric, Cole's dad
St. Jude families depend on supporters like you...
...so that they never receive a bill from St. Jude for anything, because all they should worry about is helping their child live.
St. Jude patient Smyrna with her dad
