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Illustrator Mike Bennett’s ‘A to Zoo’ yard installation unites his Portland community
Oregon artist created one wooden zoo animal a day for 26 days, inspired by the alphabet, and propped them in his front yard.
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From St. Jude patient to St. Jude supporter
A diagnosis of Ewing sarcoma at age 12 could have put Philip Aiken on the bench for good. But as he explains, his determination to run back into life helped him discover a new strength through purpose.
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With St. Jude Red Carpet for Hope postponed, St. Jude brain tumor survivor pivots to prom
As a dedicated supporter of St. Jude, Minnesota teen Marit found a way to continue fundraising even after her family's annual event was put on hold.
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Kindness
Post Malone rallies fans to help donate $1 million to worthy causes
Musician Post Malone came up with the goal to donate $1 million to charities including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, as well as other organizations supporting COVID-19 frontline responders, disaster relief, education, homelessness, hunger, mental health and veterans.
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Possibilities
Yamila Gains Her Strength From Her Heart
Ten years after a long series of cancer treatments began, Yamila continues to lead a life full of joy.
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Kindness
Tune of Triumph: Hospital serenades recovering COVID-19 patients with "Walking in Memphis" as they are discharged.
Hospital serenades recovering COVID-19 patients with "Walking in Memphis" as they are discharged.
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Kindness
Girl’s sweet snail mail to USPS worker starts a movement and snags the hearts of everyone
Is there any better feeling than opening the mailbox and – instead of finding bills or appointment reminders – discovering bona fide correspondence from a person you know?
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Perspectives
A cancer mom shares what it's like to be a doctor on the front lines of COVID-19
Brittney, who helped her daughter Ashtyn through treatment for medulloblastoma, shares what it's like to be a front-line medical worker helping patients through a pandemic.
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News & Updates
The immense strength of a grateful heart
He was only a patient dad for 3 days but Missouri man is among those proving there is no force greater than human compassion.
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Perspectives
This time, isolation is easier for St. Jude family
Gloria, mother of a child with bubble boy disease, reflects on the lessons gleaned from the long isolation she experienced with her son.
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Possibilities
Lifelong challenges haven't dulled Caleb's love of music and people
Mom says graduating senior has taken "so many knocks" but always bounces back.
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Caleb's Cause
St. Jude childhood cancer survivor wants to improve healthcare in his native Bahamas
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Inspired By Your Kindness
We went looking for acts of kindness in the time of the coronavirus — and found them everywhere. People looking out for a neighbor or stranger. People putting the most vulnerable among us first. People making human connections, even in this time of social distancing.
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St. Jude Perspectives
Having a child diagnosed with cancer changes everything, from a family’s day-to-day life to a survivors’ world view. This blog reflects the unique viewpoints of current patients, their parents and other family members, childhood cancer survivors and the donors and event participants who support our mission to end childhood cancer.
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St. Jude Sessions
Watch intimate, acoustic performances from your favorite artists exclusively for the patients and families of St. Jude.
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St. Jude Legacy
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, founded by entertainer and humanitarian Danny Thomas, was one man's promise that’s become an unprecedented beacon of hope and healing for the world. These are stories of those who helped make St. Jude a reality, right from the start, and those who helped it become what it is today.
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St. Jude Possibilities
A cancer diagnosis is the start of an odyssey for patients and their families. They’ll need courage, hope, strength and an indomitable spirit, but the caregivers of St. Jude are with them every step of the way. With this series, you can follow along.
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St. Jude StoriedLives
When St. Jude saves a child’s life, it makes a lifetime possible. These are the stories of former patients who have forged bold and meaningful lives and careers — adults who took full advantage of the second chances they received as children.
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St. Jude Selfless
It costs $2.8 million a day to operate St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, yet patient families never receive a bill. Our donors make this seemingly impossible math work, through their contributions and fundraising efforts. Meet these people who hold St. Jude’s mission dear and help make all the life-saving research and treatment possible.
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St. Jude Moments
Moving moments deserve moving pictures. Watch as our video storytellers delve into defining events in the lives of our patients — events marked by fear, hope, loss and triumph.
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Possibilities
Kate Takes Flight
May 7, 2020
Years after losing her leg to cancer at St. Jude, pre-med college student wins awards for gymnastics.
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Kindness
Brain cancer survivor makes masks in exchange for St. Jude donations
May 4, 2020
When Mallory realized the COVID-19 pandemic might affect St. Jude, the place that saved her life, she began making masks.
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Kindness
After losing husband to COVID-19 in NY, St. Jude backer vows to continue mission
May 12, 2020
New Yorkers Gary and Rosalyn Washington began volunteering nine years ago through Iota Phi Theta, a St. Jude partner and one of the "Divine Nine" historically black fraternities and sororities.
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Perspectives
Honoring St. Jude Moms
May 6, 2020
In praise of moms, the unsung heroes of St. Jude. They’ve been preparing their kids for the unexpected all along.
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Perspectives
Saluting St. Jude graduates, who have so much to teach us all
May 15, 2020
After surviving childhood cancer, these kids know a lot about putting life's challenges - including the pandemic - into context.
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Safe at home
"We've played more than a few board games and card games lately," Owen's mom said. Owen became a St. Jude patient when he was 4 years old, after his family learned he had leukemia. His treatment lasted two-and-a-half years.
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Owen and Dawson play a round of basketball in the family's driveway. When school is in session, Owen runs cross country and plays football, so these games help the boys stay active.
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Owen and his brother, Dawson, rake leaves behind their house. "We might build a shelter," Owen said. "Maybe to camp out in."
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Mae is the youngest child and only girl in a family of five children. She was adopted from China in 2017. "She's full of joy," her mom said.
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Chloe and Hanna have spent time sprucing up the hutches for their pet rabbits. The twins were just a year old when Chloe was diagnosed with brain cancer. "We found so much love and hope at St. Jude," the girls' moms said.
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Bailey just received his driver's permit. "We're trying to stay calm in general," his mom said. "But with Bailey learning to drive, it's a little much!"
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Bailey spends as much time as he can in the backyard practicing his golf swing. Although he is finished with active treatment for bone cancer, he returns to St. Jude for regular leg-lengthening surgeries. "He has an internal prosthesis with a prosthetic knee joint, which extends from his upper thigh down past his knee," said his mom. "It has a spring that allows expansion through surgery."
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Chloe and her twin sister Hanna love spending time outdoors. "They're learning about gemstones and rocks," their dad said.
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Safe at home
Chloe and her twin sister Hanna love spending time outdoors. "They're learning about gemstones and rocks," their dad said.
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"So far, we've only had one exciting thing happen while we've been home," Azalea's mom said. "Azalea lost a front tooth!"
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Kaylee and her sister, Jill, take a break from jumping on their backyard trampoline. "As a family we’ve mourned the loss of normalcy and things we had planned, but we’ve now embraced all of the blessings that maybe we didn’t really view as blessings before," said Kaylee's mom. The family has been cooking together, playing board games and spending more time outside. Kaylee survived brain cancer, and today she's a high school freshman and a dancer.
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Thatcher just turned 5 years old. "We had to postpone his party, but we still celebrated with just the family," said his dad. "Thatcher had a blast."
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"We're so appreciative of the whole medical team at St. Jude for all they do to keep our kids safe and healthy."
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Lucas' family returned to Chile after he finished treatment. “Lucas and his sister have been letting creativity take over during this time at home," said their mom. "I made them a camping tent indoors and they love it."
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Mae has gone on bear hunts in the neighborhood, keeping an eye out for Teddy bears people place in their windows.
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Mae is also enjoying riding her tricycle up and down the sidewalk. Said her mom, "We're super grateful Mae has a strong immune system this year.”
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“Mae is the world’s most extroverted person, so this is torture for her," said her mom. "She basically word vomits on anyone that walks past the house. But otherwise, we’re good! Lots of playing outside and a slower pace."
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Owen is usually running through the woods, but sometimes he slows down to take the family dog, Murray, for a walk with his dad. This past December, Owen participated in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend events, running his first 10k - and placing second overall in 10k category.
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Tyler’s mom took this selfie after a family workout. Their gym is closed, so they do weights and cardio together at home now, as well as daily three-mile runs. Tyler is training to run the half marathon at the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend. He’s a blood cancer survivor.
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"We planted wildflower seeds on a walking trail we use daily," Mabry's mom said. "We're staying away from people, so the walks are a chance to get out, with Mabry and her brother. And we'll be able to watch the flowers grow."
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Gustavo and his sisters love the fact that their mom is a teacher - it means she'll be teaching them while they're home. “We already know what being isolated means. I and many other warrior moms at St. Jude have gone through this before," said Gustavo's mom. "This will pass soon and we will be okay."
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Three-year-old Dahiralis is undergoing treatment for neuroblastoma. "We've been doing different crafts every day," her mom said. "Today we made a closet for her Barbie doll."
