St. Jude patient Riku with his mom
From the moment a patient is accepted at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, they become forever part of the St. Jude family. This family is made up of a dedicated team of doctors, staff, fundraisers and supporters like you who strive to ensure that St. Jude families receive world-class care at no cost to them, because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
This Mother's and Father's Day season, consider giving the gift of a donation to our St. Jude families, or explore other ways you can help, all while celebrating a mom or dad in your life.
Meet the families you are helping
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Meet Quincy's family
A smart, wildly imaginative boy, Quincy loves spending time with his family.
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Meet Eleanor's family
Eleanor is a sweet and determined baby who arrived at St. Jude on her first birthday.
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Meet Lily's family
Lily and her sister, Emmy, are inseparable, and even with Lily’s cancer diagnosis, St. Jude helped make sure they stayed together every step of the way.
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Meet Riku's family
While treatment for medulloblastoma is a difficult journey for 4-year-old Riku, his parents, Noriko and Jun, are there to give him strength and support along the way.
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Meet Abraham's family
Abraham loves to color and play outside with his sister.
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Meet Ellee's family
While receiving chemotherapy at St. Jude, Ellee enjoys visiting the St. Jude mailroom to see if she has any cards from home — and she always does.
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Meet Brinley's family
In 2015, Brinley was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. She was cancer free for more than two years when, in 2019, her family learned the cancer had returned.
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Meet Melanie's family
When Melanie was referred to St. Jude, she was actually looking forward to treatment — chemotherapy, proton therapy and visits from St. Jude therapy dog Huckleberry.
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Meet Leah's family
Leah is a big sister who loves dresses, shopping, singing and helping in the kitchen.
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St. Jude patient Abraham with his mom
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How St. Jude is helping families
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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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"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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"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 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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"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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"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
