Here are seven uplifting St. Jude stories that remind us how hope can change lives.
St. Jude patient Maddox
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Maddox returned to baseball after cancer
After finishing treatment for leukemia, St. Jude patient Maddox returned to the game he loves — and the chance to just be a kid again.
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Aylin celebrated her quinceañera
Aylin was 12 when she was diagnosed with liver cancer and began treatment at St. Jude. A few years later, she was able to put on her dress and celebrate her quinceañera surrounded by family.
St. Jude patient Aylin celebrates with family
St. Jude cancer survivor Claire with her mom and sister
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Claire started her own home bakery business
After surviving childhood cancer, Claire found a sweet new passion in baking. She recently started a new home bakery business that gives her the chance to create, celebrate and savor the joy in everyday moments.
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St. Jude teen patients mark a magical milestone
St. Jude teen patients celebrated the special milestone of prom season with a magical night of dressing up, dancing and making memories.
St. Jude teen patients walk the red carpet at the annual Teen Formal
St. Jude patient Rahul with his grandmother
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Rahul's grandmother brings him comfort during treatment
Nothing says love quite like a grandmother’s cooking. For St. Jude patient Rahul, his grandmother's recipes offered comfort and a welcome taste of home during treatment for a brain tumor.
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Emily and her dad shared a long-awaited dance
When Emily was diagnosed with leukemia at 16, her dad never stopped believing in the future ahead of her. In 2026, they shared a long-awaited father-daughter dance on her wedding day.
St. Jude cancer survivor Emily with her father
St. Jude cancer survivor Emma
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Emma celebrated her high school graduation
After facing cancer as a child, Emma has reached an exciting new milestone: graduating from high school in 2026. Her story is a joyful reminder of all the moments, big and small, that donors like you help make possible.
This year, give the gift of hope
These stories remind us that every gift to St. Jude is a gift of hope to patients and their families.
This holiday season, make a lasting impact by becoming a Partner In Hope — one of the best ways you can help the kids of St. Jude all year long.
St. Jude patient Valentina with her family
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