As a first-time mommy, I was so excited about our baby Felicity’s first Christmas. I never imagined we would be in the hospital for it.
Felicity's four-month checkup led to the discovery of multiple, aggressive tumors in her brain and spine, leading to her family being inpatient at St. Jude Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
In the middle of this storm, St. Jude brought Santa Clause into our room.
Kymverly was diagnosed with blood cancer in her home of Puerto Rico at one year old. Her family spent two Christmases at St. Jude, one during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
St. Jude patient Kymverly
Take it from me: the most important thing is being together.
Mack arrived at St. Jude on Christmas Eve after being diagnosed with bone cancer at five years old. That Christmas morning was their first of many at St. Jude.
1. Bring in string lights or candles with batteries to give your room a cozy glow.
2. Decorate with special items from home to make the hospital room feel more familiar.
Artwork by St. Jude patient Tayde
3. Share homemade holiday treats together for a yummy addition to meals.
Artwork by St. Jude patient Tyler
4. Wrap presents with bows and set them all around to make the room feel festive.
Artwork by St. Jude patient Sydney
5. Dress up as Santa Clause, Mrs. Clause or an elf, and put a smile on everyone's face.
Artwork by St. Jude patient Jamarion
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6. Make paper snowflakes or a garland chain to hang in the window for a fun activity to pass the time.
Artwork by St. Jude patient Sydney
7. Offer a new surprise everyday with stockings filled with small gifts or candy.
8. Sing your favorite songs together to karaoke music with printed off lyrics.
Artwork by St. Jude patient Karina
9. Bring in holiday movies to watch together — with popcorn!
Artwork by St. Jude patient Reid
10. Most importantly, "Don't give up! Keep going!"
- St. Jude patient Felicity's mom
St. Jude patient Azalea
Your donation helps kids like Azalea.
Happy holidays, from St. Jude.