Jakayla and Javon shine on
Javon and Jakayla then:
Javon and his sister, Jakayla, were each diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common childhood cancer, when they were 2 years old.
Javon and Jakayla now:
Today, thanks to St. Jude and donors like you, Jakayla and Javon are cancer-free and enjoying life. Read their inspirational story and see Javon's video below.
Sebastián hopes to one day be a soccer player
Sebastián then:
It was a day in June 2014 when Sebastián's parents learned that their cheerful, active son had a rare cancerous brain tumor called medulloblastoma.
Sebastián now:
Sebastián was able to finish his treatment at St. Jude and is in remission. He is very passionate about mathematics and percussion. In addition to his big dream of playing soccer professionally, he wants to become an engineer with the hope of "creating a tool that will cure cancer in children." Read about Sebastián.
Tayde always wanted to be a mother
Tayde then:
At age 7, Tayde was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Mexico, the most common type of cancer in children. Her family was devastated.
Tayde now:
Today, Tayde has beaten cancer three times and is living her greatest dream of being a mother of two wonderful girls. She also works on the patient team in the marketing department at ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude. Read about Tayde.
Reid readies his camera
Reid then:
Reid was only 7 years old when he was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a type of soft tissue cancer.
Reid now:
Now, Reid is not only a cancer survivor, but also an avid golfer and video gamer. Among his interests, he also wants to go into the film industry. "At St. Jude, you witness miracles happen," said Barry, Reid's dad. "St. Jude saved our son's life."
Yamila is a successful graduate
Yamila then:
Yamila was only six years old when she left her home in Puerto Rico for St. Jude to receive treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common blood cancer among Hispanic children.
Yamila now:
Now 15 years old, she has beaten cancer three times and celebrates five years of remission. She loves attending school and playing the piano. Read about Yamila.
This season, give thanks for the healthy kids in your life, and give to those who are not.
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