Stories
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News & Updates
At the heart of our mission are the milestones reached by patients
St. Jude patient Bailey’s 16th birthday shines a light on our purpose.
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News & Updates
Teens ski 90,000 vertical feet in one day — and raise more than $9,000 for St. Jude
Kayla Anderson was inspired by Inspiration4 commander Jared Isaacman to do something bigger than herself. With her friend Carter, she embarked on an amazing skiing feat for St. Jude.
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Possibilities
Elliott favors fun over fear during cancer treatment
04/07/2021
When he was diagnosed with leukemia, St. Jude made a tumultuous time easier for the whole family
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News & Updates
Prosperity and Generosity join Hope and Leadership aboard Inspiration4
04/02/2021
The full crew for the first all-civilian mission to space benefiting St. Jude has been named, and they’re taking us all along for the ride.
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Selfless
Dr. Pui: This St. Jude doctor helped change the odds for childhood leukemia patients worldwide
03/31/2021
After 44 years at St. Jude, Dr. Pui — the "best of the best" in childhood leukemia therapy care — shows no sign of slowing down.
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News & Updates
St. Jude supporter ready to ‘rise above the Earth’ in historic mission to space
03/30/2021
Chris Sembroski, who grew up obsessed with the cosmos and has made aerospace his career, will be in the Generosity seat on Inspiration4.
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News & Updates
Un donante de St. Jude se prepara para "elevarse sobre la Tierra" en una histórica misión al espacio
03/30/2021
Chris Sembroski, que desde pequeño se sintió fascinado por el cosmos y ha dedicado su carrera profesional al servicio de la industria aeroespacial, ocupará el asiento de la Generosidad en Inspiration4.
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News & Updates
Inspiration4 reveals final two crew members for all-civilian mission to space benefiting St. Jude
03/29/2021
Dr. Sian Proctor and Christopher Sembroski will take the remaining two seats on the Inspiration4 spaceflight launching later this year.
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News & Updates
She got her ‘golden ticket’ to space, not from NASA, but through Inspiration4
03/29/2021
Accomplished scientist and explorer Sian Proctor, winner of the ‘Prosperity’ seat on Inspiration4, has a passion for making spaceflight accessible to all.
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News & Updates
Inspiration4 revela a los dos últimos tripulantes de la misión espacial civil a beneficio de St. Jude
03/29/2021
La Dra. Sian Proctor y Christopher Sembroski ocuparán los dos asientos restantes en el vuelo espacial Inspiration4 que será lanzado más adelante este año.
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News & Updates
Obtuvo su ‘boleto ganador’ al espacio, no con la NASA, sino a través de Inspiration4
03/29/2021
La experimentada científica y exploradora Sian Proctor, ganadora del asiento del Progreso en Inspiration4, tiene el ferviente deseo de hacer que los viajes espaciales sean accesibles para todos.
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Storied Lives
A St. Jude mother's resolve: 'She is not going to die.'
03/29/2021
It has been 20 years since Mariangeles Grear was cured of childhood cancer. It was her mother's voice that carried her through.
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News & Updates
Mom’s donation to St. Jude, decades ago, still impacts the mission
03/26/2021
$25 donation honoring a child stricken by cancer turned out to be so much more valuable and enduring
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Running Toward Life
St. Jude Heroes team surpasses $1 million raised
03/24/2021
The Dudes have gone from an unlikely beginning to top fundraisers.
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Selfless
'There is no goal we can't achieve': Tri Delta's support of St. Jude spans more than 20 years
03/24/2021
Tri Delta President Megan Shaw James talks about the fraternity's motivation to keep giving.
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Possibilities
Active and nature-loving Alexander receives specialized treatment for brain cancer
03/24/2021
At 7 years old, Alexander brings joy to all at St. Jude
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News & Updates
St. Jude donors, volunteers, corporate partners keep the beacon of hope shining
03/19/2021
From some of the largest businesses to individual supporters everywhere, our gratitude knows no bounds.
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Selfless
Un legado de esperanza: Donantes hispanas incluyen a St. Jude en su testamento
03/19/2021
Como un último gesto de generosidad, estas mujeres incluyeron a St. Jude en su herencia
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Selfless
Country star’s song hits home, sweet home, with St. Jude
03/18/2021
Russell Dickerson’s ‘Home Sweet’ a perfect soundtrack for St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
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Selfless
Grieving mother drops off a letter at a St. Jude radiothon that still inspires 20 years later
03/16/2021
Judy Cline found $25 in her son's wallet after he died from cancer. She kept it for months before deciding to donate it to St. Jude.
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Selfless
Dedicated Hispanic donors make St. Jude part of their legacy
03/15/2021
In one final act of giving, these women are leaving the children of St. Jude in their wills.
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News & Updates
When communities rally around St. Jude, kids everywhere benefit
03/12/2021
The unifying spirit of mission connects a moped-riding, high school teacher to a bride on her wedding day and kids in around the world.
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Perspectives
Cancer survivor channels late mom's daring to support St. Jude
03/10/2021
San Francisco-based fundraiser and cancer survivor Imani Brown talks about her mom's boldness, and her pain, and the healing power of supporting St. Jude.
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Possibilities
Even cancer didn't dim Azalea's 'sunny' spirit when she was diagnosed as a 2 year old
03/08/2021
Her parents laud St. Jude for helping them reclaim the life and family they so cherish
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News & Updates
As they grow, St. Jude patients teach us lessons in empathy
03/04/2021
Wise beyond their years and kind beyond words, the young patients of St. Jude have so much to offer the world.
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Possibilities
When he lost his right eye to cancer, Ty drew and baked for comfort, but also to help St. Jude
03/04/2021
Ty's creativity has raised thousands and helps him connect with others to support St. Jude.
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Possibilities
'Spicy' St. Jude patient rebounds from leukemia
03/02/2021
Mom is encouraged by Eleanor's unwavering spirit
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Possibilities
She had to learn to walk again after cancer surgery. Now Caitlin Adkins is an athlete and inspiration.
03/01/2021
CrossFit community gives childhood cancer survivor and St. Jude a 'lift'.
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News & Updates
St. Jude cancer survivor Hayley Arceneaux offers hope to us all as part of Inspiration4 crew
02/25/2021
Former patient and current employee will be along for the ride of her life on historic flight orbiting Earth.
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Storied Lives
St. Jude cancer survivor finally meets her bone-marrow donor - at her wedding
02/24/2021
Hillary Husband married her childhood friend over Valentine's Day weekend. The man who helped save her life was there to witness it.
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Storied Lives
Hayley Arceneaux: Mission of a Lifetime
02/22/2021
St. Jude cancer survivor represents ‘hope’ aboard Inspiration4, world’s first all-civilian space flight
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Storied Lives
Hayley Arceneaux: Una misión de vida
02/22/2021
Hayley, sobreviviente de cáncer de St. Jude representa la "esperanza" a bordo del Inspiration4, el primer vuelo espacial en el mundo integrado en su totalidad por una tripulación civil.
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Possibilities
Through past and present, the Spence family holds strong ties with St. Jude
02/22/2021
Robert Spence found a sense of mission and equality at St. Jude. Decades later, his niece found life-saving treatment, and his son, a career.
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News & Updates
From then to now: How studying childhood cancer survivors today helps patients of tomorrow
02/19/2021
Patient No. 17 returns to St. Jude for program that helps clinicians and researchers improve future treatments.
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Kindness
Delivering Kindness: South Carolina teacher nears $1 million raised for St. Jude - on a moped
02/19/2021
What started as a new high school teacher's way to keep his kids occupied has given a community purpose. Frank Falls shares what drives him.
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News & Updates
"It's not enough to cure.''
02/15/2021
St. Jude LIFE study tracks survivors of childhood cancer to monitor the long-term health effects of disease and treatment.
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St. Jude Place
Centuries old Mexican game Lotería brings St. Jude kids joy during quarantine
02/15/2021
'Buenas' or 'bingo,' everyone wins
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Running Toward Life
St. Jude mom finds love after heartache
02/12/2021
After losing her son to cancer, Leigh Ann found new meaning through fitness – and a new partner with whom to share her life.
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News & Updates
Dr. Joseph Simone and Dr. Arthur Nienhuis: Legacies of servant leadership
02/12/2021
As we mourn the loss of cherished St. Jude directors, we look to their examples and recommit to carry our mission forward.
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Selfless
How a virtual world helped streamer lilsimsie deal with cancer in real life
02/10/2021
After her dad was diagnosed with cancer, Kayla Sims used gaming to cope. Now, she's using it to do good.
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Selfless
Every minute counts: How one CPA shares the St. Jude story with supporters
02/08/2021
James Ingold watched a family go from panic to hope in 60 seconds. Now, he asks others to fund St. Jude for just a minute.
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News & Updates
A sense of purpose as high as his aim
02/05/2021
In the spirit of St. Jude founder Danny Thomas, Inspiration4 commander Jared Isaacman makes space mission about something larger than himself
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Possibilities
Faith defines Selah's St. Jude journey
02/05/2021
A family pulls together through the unimaginable
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Possibilities
St. Jude Inspire Sports: Jake's Take on the big game
02/04/2021
Jake is back to talk about everything from his favorite team's success to the best snack for watching an important football game
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Selfless
Inspiration4 mission aims to inspire support for St. Jude
02/02/2021
Jared Isaacman, Founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments makes a special announcement with St. Jude
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Selfless
Jared Isaacman is taking St. Jude on an ‘epic adventure’ to space, but it will be grounded in the good it can do on Earth
02/01/2021
Tech entrepreneur and adventurer is commanding the world’s first all-civilian mission to space, creating a unique fundraising and awareness opportunity for St. Jude
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News & Updates
St. Jude joins world’s first all-civilian mission to space
02/01/2021
Inspiration4 mission aims to inspire support for St. Jude, which is launching ambitious $200 million fundraising and awareness initiative
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News & Updates
St. Jude se une a la primera misión espacial integrada en su totalidad por una tripulación civil
02/01/2021
La misión Inspiration4 tiene como objetivo impulsar el apoyo por St. Jude, que emprende una importante iniciativa de recaudación de fondos de $200 millones
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Selfless
Jared Isaacman llevará a St. Jude a una ‘aventura épica’ al espacio con un mensaje de esperanza para la humanidad
02/01/2021
El empresario y pionero tecnológico está al mando de la primera misión espacial en el mundo integrada en su totalidad por una tripulación civil, ofreciendo una oportunidad única de recaudación de fondos y concientización para St. Jude
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News & Updates
On Founders Day, we celebrate hope and thousands of lives saved
01/29/2021
Maintaining St. Jude is no small task, and we thank you for all you’ve done since 1962.
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Possibilities
From doubt to success: How Azalea's parents found the beginning of great things at St. Jude
01/29/2021
When Simone and Ricardo's daughter was diagnosed with cancer in Jamaica, the odds seemed insurmountable. Then a call from St. Jude changed it all.
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Selfless
Seven-year-old's art show unites North Carolina community to support St. Jude as little brother undergoes treatment
01/28/2021
Caroline’s art show for St. Jude involved an entire North Carolina community in one glorious, colorful, paint-splotched act of kindness.
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Possibilities
St. Jude patient Faith lives up to her name
01/28/2021
She brought a can-do attitude to even the hardest days of cancer treatment.
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Storied Lives
Amy Jones’ journey to the extraordinary ordinary
01/25/2021
When her dream of a normal life was derailed, St. Jude was there to save her — twice. Now this grateful leukemia survivor has made her favorite cause her career
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News & Updates
Finding innovative ways to share the St. Jude story during social distancing
01/22/2021
No matter the medium, actions of our supporters prove the message still comes through.
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Perspectives
The happiest child I've ever met
01/21/2021
We thought we were going to lose our surviving daughter. But she's still here, and smiling, thanks in part to St. Jude.
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News & Updates
The billowing St. Jude Cloud fosters genomic data sharing
01/20/2021
The ever-expanding data-sharing platform launched in 2018 is a key to accelerating research and finding cures for pediatric cancer and other childhood diseases.
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News & Updates
Zimbabwe's childhood cancer challenges illuminate the need for collaboration
01/15/2021
A story from the other side of the world crystalizes the St. Jude Global mission.
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Selfless
Behind the scenes of a St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway
01/15/2021
In Colorado Springs, builder Covington Homes joins with its trade partners to make a dream come true for one lucky winner, all in support of St. Jude.
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Selfless
New York volunteer finds inspiration in his father's 9/11 service
01/14/2021
After his father died of cancer, New York City volunteer Kevin Dong was inspired to give his all to help St. Jude kids.
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News & Updates
Filipino artists spread joy for St. Jude during karaoke broadcast
01/12/2021
Musicians sang their hearts out and raised awareness for the mission of St. Jude during a karaoke event hosted by Roslynn Alba Cobarrubias.
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News & Updates
Wishing you hope and optimism for the New Year
01/08/2021
St. Jude stories from yesterday offer a roadmap of promise and inspiration for 2021 and beyond.
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Possibilities
St. Jude patient Smyrna becomes a Cook to Follow on Allrecipes
01/07/2021
She teaches us how to make a pineapple cake, and why pineapple might be the most inspiring fruit of all.
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Possibilities
Allrecipes names St. Jude patient Reed a 'Cook to Follow'
01/05/2021
Follow along as he makes his favorite deep dish pizza.
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Selfless
Nephew at St. Jude inspires uncle's Great Loop boat voyage
12/29/2020
Pandemic boating epic overcomes winds and waves for holiday reunion with ‘4-year-old superhero’
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Possibilities
From minister to medical, Ryan takes a journey of faith
12/28/2020
Ryan Pattat was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 7 years old. His story, and his faith, have inspired others.
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News & Updates
Star gamer DrLupo meets Dr. Lupo the St. Jude researcher, raises $2.3 million for his favorite cause
12/23/2020
Third annual 24-hour Twitch stream supports the kids of St. Jude and highlights the science that heals them.
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Kindness
Carson's traveling Christmas tree: One St. Jude patient's story
12/22/2020
Cancer has been keeping Carson away from home at Christmas, but not keeping him down.
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Possibilities
St. Jude Inspire Sports: Jake's Take with special guest, Oni
12/22/2020
Jake and St. Jude teen patient Oni talk Seahawks v. Bills, brain cancer treatment and recovery
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Perspectives
Our crisis at Christmas, and how Santa found my son, even at St. Jude
12/21/2020
Mack had not one but two illnesses that could have killed him. Then we were sent to St. Jude.
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Selfless
DrLupo meets... a real Dr. Lupo!
12/21/2020
The video game streamer meets his match in research scientist for St. Jude.
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News & Updates
This holiday season, remember those we’ve lost and saved
12/18/2020
On Christmas Eve three decades ago, a promise was made to save more lives around the world.
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Possibilities
A tale of Christmas past
12/18/2020
Each year, Kaylee's family remembers the journey that brought them where they are today.
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Selfless
St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway winners celebrate being home for the holidays
12/17/2020
Social distancing may mean scaled-back festivities for the holidays this year, but for these St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway winners, it’s all still a blessing.
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Possibilities
El amor de una madrina fortalece el espíritu de un paciente de St. Jude
12/16/2020
Melissa y Jenny, unidas por la amistad y su lucha contra el cáncer en St. Jude, se apoyan mutuamente.
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Selfless
Faith over fear: gospel singer encourages St. Jude families to never give up
12/15/2020
As a St. Jude Ambassador, gospel singer Evvie McKinney draws on her faith to inspire others.
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News & Updates
A new home for research collaboration at St. Jude
12/11/2020
Dr. Michael Dyer of St. Jude co-founded the Childhood Solid Tumor Network, and will spearhead research in the new advanced research center to help save the lives of patients like Slater.
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News & Updates
Unraveling the mystery of childhood tumors
12/11/2020
With projects like the Childhood Solid Tumor Network and the Advanced Research Center, St. Jude is forging breakthroughs in pediatric cancer.
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Selfless
Ty Morgan: Still passionate for St. Jude
12/11/2020
Colorado program manager looks forward to his 20th Country Cares for St. Jude Kids radiothon.
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Possibilities
The kid with the magic smile
12/11/2020
Cameron 's positive approach to cancer treatment encouraged everyone around him.
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Possibilities
No place like home
12/08/2020
A cancerous brain tumor separated Aubree from her family, but only temporarily.
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News & Updates
20 moments that gave us hope even in 2020
12/08/2020
St. Jude patients and supporters shine in a pandemic
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News & Updates
St. Jude: Energized by innovative thinking of young supporters
12/04/2020
Our connection may be via Twitch now, not network TV, but the appeal of the mission is unchanged from generation to generation.
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Kindness
St. Jude Thanks and Giving®: The epitome of kindness
12/04/2020
Nearly 60 leading brands, joined by dozens of celebrities and media figures, uniting in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign.
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Kindness
Magnolia’s Joanna Gaines continues giving to St. Jude through new children’s book
12/04/2020
Chip and Joanna Gaines, the generous duo behind Magnolia Homes in Waco, Texas, have a storied history of kindness shown to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. And now, Joanna is using a story to bestow even more.
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Selfless
For Carli Taylor-Drake, understanding St. Jude starts with the ABCs
12/04/2020
Carli has become part of the lifeblood of St. Jude fundraising in Northern Colorado by bringing the St. Jude experience to them.
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Running Toward Life
Yodeling. Friendly goats. The beauty of the Swiss Alps.
12/03/2020
St. Jude Hero Rebecca Krynski Cox helped take the mission of St. Jude global with a half-marathon in Switzerland.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: Quiltoni and BanzaiBaby
12/03/2020
Ahead of their big fundraising stream for St. Jude, Quiltoni and BanzaiBaby bring it all full circle with love for their crafting communities and passion to do good.
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Running Toward Life
St. Jude Memphis Marathon: He’s run all around the world, spreading motivation and empathy every step of the way
12/03/2020
Tony Reed, co-founder of the National Black Marathoners Association, brings his positive message to St. Jude
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Running Toward Life
St. Jude Memphis Marathon: Team SuperSam is savoring a life and supporting a cause
12/03/2020
Sam was a 5-year-old boy who loved super heroes. To family and friends who run and raise money in his honor, he was one.
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Selfless
Future STEM leaders rise to the challenge to help St. Jude
12/03/2020
Just a few miles from St. Jude, Mississippi students get creative to learn about science and technology, and raise money for the lifesaving mission.
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Kindness
Norwegian family turns baking tradition into holiday fundraiser for St. Jude
11/24/2020
Tapping into their Norwegian roots, Minnesota family makes and sells lefse bread to benefit kids in need.
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Possibilities
The love of a madrina lifts up cancer patient at St. Jude
11/23/2020
Best friends Melissa and Jenny, whose boys had cancer at St. Jude years apart, provide support for one another.
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Possibilities
"Chemo was tough, but I was tougher."
11/23/2020
After cancer treatment at St. Jude, Emma is back to cheerleading.
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Kindness
Despite diminishing vision, longtime volunteer continues to write for St. Jude
11/19/2020
St. Jude volunteer Alice Robinson does all she can to support St. Jude, even now that she’s lost her vision.
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News & Updates
In the lab, St. Jude researchers uncover origins of deadly inflammation caused by the novel coronavirus
11/19/2020
St. Jude Scientists Make Advance in COVID-19
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Running Toward Life
Three-time cancer survivor Hillary Husband set for another St. Jude marathon
11/18/2020
She walked the equivalent of a marathon while recovering from a bone marrow transplant in 2013. Here’s what she’s doing for an encore in this year’s virtual St. Jude Memphis Marathon.
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News & Updates
Artist Derek Fordjour’s ‘Rhythm & Blues’ raises $410,000 for St. Jude
11/18/2020
Artist Derek Fordjour’s ‘Rhythm & Blues’ raises $410,000 for St. Jude
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Possibilities
St. Jude Inspire Sports: Jake's Take on pro football
11/13/2020
Jake Marshall, a St. Jude patient and aspiring broadcaster, looks back at the first half of the football season.
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Perspectives
Soccer star Tori Huster: Why I'm all in for St. Jude
11/12/2020
Washington Spirit player and St. Jude ambassador Tori Huster describes how young patients inspired her to join the fight against catastrophic childhood diseases.
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Perspectives
4,700 miles to hope: One military family's journey to St. Jude
11/10/2020
Griffin was diagnosed with pediatric cancer while his family was stationed abroad. They turned to St. Jude for help.
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News & Updates
Women in science at St. Jude: Advancing research and saving lives
11/07/2020
St. Jude and society benefit as more and more women enter the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
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Selfless
La chef miamense Adrianne Calvo, nos regala una de sus mejores recetas de relleno navideño y agradece por St. Jude
11/06/2020
La receta es una de las favoritas en las celebraciones de Acción de Gracias de su personal cada año.
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Possibilities
St. Jude patient Lila chooses the positive
11/06/2020
She faced a recurrence of acute myeloid leukemia, and a bone marrow transplant, with maturity beyond her years.
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Possibilities
Pops and his mom find joy in a milestone, along with his St. Jude care team
11/03/2020
Finding a way to celebrate safely is a small triumph in itself.
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News & Updates
Best Buy: Showing love for the kids of St. Jude, 100 million times over
11/03/2020
From corporate HQ to store checkout counters, a culture of giving among Best Buy's employees and customers led to a record-setting partnership.
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News & Updates
We all have a choice
10/30/2020
And we are thankful for yours.
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News & Updates
St. Jude Spotlight: helping children with the psychological toll of illness
10/30/2020
Valerie Crabtree, PhD, Chief of Psychosocial Services at St. Jude, talks about supporting patients and families with their non-medical needs, including sleep issues.
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Selfless
Miami-based chef Adrianne Calvo shows her gratitude for St. Jude with hallowed holiday stuffing recipe
10/28/2020
The recipe is a favorite at staff Thanksgiving celebrations year after year.
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Perspectives
A Halloween that changed my perspective on life
10/28/2020
Kiara wasn't quite herself while trick-or-treating in 2014. The next day, her family would begin their personal journey with childhood cancer.
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Perspectives
St. Jude saved my life...twice
10/26/2020
Debbie Coolman, who came to St. Jude for treatment in 1984, went from a life of pain to a lifetime of thank yous.
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News & Updates
From Chicago, with love and care
10/23/2020
100 people gathered in 1957 to do nothing less than change the world. Six decades later, we still are.
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Kindness
St. Jude patient talks cures and quarterbacks on Fantasy Football Today
10/23/2020
'Jake from St. Jude' discusses his favorite sport and one of his favorite places — St. Jude Children's Research Hospital — during the livestream show.
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Running Toward Life
Mom finds her 'why' in the too-short, precious life of her son
10/21/2020
Lauren, a cancer mom and IRONMAN-in-waiting, trains in Caleb's memory, and on behalf of all the kids at St. Jude.
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Possibilities
A curious mind
10/21/2020
St. Jude saved Jessica Sims' life 15 years ago. The chemical engineering graduate has been on a quest to know why ever since.
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Flashpoint
Bonus: Danny Thomas, in black and white
10/20/2020
A cold winter night leads to a powerful, chance encounter between two parents of St. Jude patients.
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Possibilities
Prayers answered: After surviving childhood cancer, St. Jude patient heads to college
10/19/2020
In a journey that changed his entire family, John went from the brink of death to valedictorian of his high school class, and beyond.
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News & Updates
There’s no such thing as a small donation
10/16/2020
The average gift to St. Jude is $43. From such seemingly modest offerings, a mighty mission thrives.
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Kindness
No kidding, this superhero’s for real
10/13/2020
Children’s book 'Super Thatcher Fights Cancer!' tells the courageous true tale of a young St. Jude patient.
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Selfless
YouTube star Sam Hurley uses his influence for good
10/13/2020
He inherited his love of St. Jude from his mom. Now, he's taking it to his fans on YouTube.
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Selfless
Romero Britto creates "happy art" for St. Jude
10/13/2020
Romero Britto, described as 'the most licensed artist in history,' has made St. Jude the beneficiary of a new print celebrating healthcare workers.
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News & Updates
‘We won’t stop’
10/09/2020
Sacred promise to the world guides our daily actions
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News & Updates
A night at the drive-in provides support for St. Jude
10/09/2020
Minnesotans came together for a drive-in event, a harvest moon and a chance to reflect on 20 years of the St. Jude Fall Festival of Hope.
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Kindness
St. Jude family finds balance through yoga
10/08/2020
Amris has had a lot of practice fighting cancer. Now she has a yoga practice too, with St. Jude supporter and yogi Adriene Mishler.
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Selfless
Power Of One deepens Averitt Express bond with St. Jude
10/08/2020
For 30 years, associate loyalty has driven the company’s partnership with St. Jude to help deliver cures.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: Fabian, Daniel and Sanchowest
10/05/2020
A crown, a cage match, arroz con bistec and what is an Atari anyway? Three of our favorite broadcasters talk gaming, favorite foods and about their deep connections with St. Jude.
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Selfless
Calling all comic fans: Virtual auction helps St. Jude kids
10/05/2020
St. Jude supporter Mike Negin and the New York Comic Con charity art auction are raising thousands for the cause in a virtual version of the annual event.
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Storied Lives
Una historia personal de herencia cultural y supervivencia
10/05/2020
Con mayor madurez, Ramón Hernández, sobreviviente de St. Jude, reflexiona sobre su pasado – y cómo su propia historia de vida enriquece su presente
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News & Updates
Love and care, from the very beginning
10/02/2020
From the cornerstone of its first research grant, St. Jude has built one of the largest sickle cell disease treatment programs in the country.
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Possibilities
Best days ever
10/02/2020
St. Jude patient and 'old soul' Maelin-Kate stays positive and sees beauty everywhere even as she goes through treatment.
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Kindness
Talking baseball
09/29/2020
Major league cancer survivor gives a lift to special St. Jude patient
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Storied Lives
Jessica’s journey
09/29/2020
A neighbor, a nurse, a fellow cancer patient, a country music star — this St. Jude survivor found comfort at every turn.
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Flashpoint
Episode 6: ‘It was a very big honor for me to be the one.’
09/28/2020
Jessica’s life is the stuff of a country song for sure, all that heartache and triumph. All that pain and gratitude. Maybe call it ‘A Grateful Heart’ – something she talks about a lot. And she finds just the man to write it.
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Flashpoint
Episode 5: ‘We all wore pink to her funeral.’
09/28/2020
Jessica got her name from another special little girl who commanded plenty of attention. So it’s no surprise when she lands her in front of the TV cameras – in Hollywood and Nashville. But even that’s no match for a promise made at the funeral of a friend who didn’t survive childhood cancer. A promise that changes her life. Again.
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Flashpoint
Episode 4: ‘Cancer had become my life.’
09/28/2020
After 2.5 years of treatment, cancer is your life. It shapes your daily routines, your thoughts. In some senses, who you are. Then – and this frightened Jessica and her family – they send you home to find a new normal. For pre-teen Jessica, it led to a new life. “Her life was on a totally new trajectory when she was done.”
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Flashpoint
Episode 3: ‘Is God Mad at Me?’
09/28/2020
The unexpected conversation that changed Jessica’s life – even before the first round of chemo.
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Flashpoint
Episode 2: ‘Sometimes I had to go into the backyard and scream.’
09/28/2020
When your little girl is this sick, you don’t let your fear or worry show. Jessica’s mom says it over and over – she bottled up her emotions during her daughter’s low points. But those emotions pour out for the first time in this episode as the family retraces its steps to St. Jude.
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Flashpoint
Episode 1: ‘We put the dolls up on a shelf.’
09/28/2020
Everything changed when the cancer diagnosis came for Jessica Turri at 9 years old. But her story isn’t what you think. Not even close. Relive her improbable life – from treatment at St. Jude to the set of a popular TV show, from Nashville TV news to country music – with members of her awestruck family. “I just know I’ve been offered so many chances and I’ve been given another chance at life and I really feel a lot of pressure to make that life count.”
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Flashpoint
Preview: “If you don’t have a struggle, you haven’t really lived.”
09/28/2020
Sounds like a country song, right? Just maybe because when life gives you a second chance, you live it like Jessica Turri. Like most good Nashville ballads, hers tells an unforgettable tale, from childhood cancer to TV scripts and, yes, country songs.
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News & Updates
California teen nears $500K raised for St. Jude in soccer challenge
09/28/2020
Hollis Belger, who started fundraising for St. Jude in 2013, has motivated others to join her efforts through Juggling for Jude.
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News & Updates
From profound loss, a powerful lesson
09/25/2020
Corbin’s remarkable life reminds us there’s still so much work to be done.
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Storied Lives
Marathon tree house build brings a smile to St. Jude patient
09/24/2020
Cancer survivor pulls a community together to build a tree house in 24 hours for St. Jude patient Nate, while rowing a marathon.
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Selfless
The patron painter of hopeful causes
09/22/2020
Celebrated artist Derek Fordjour, inspired in his youth by St. Jude and its embrace of art, is donating an original painting to raise money for the cause.
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Perspectives
We don't have our "normal" back. But we have our son.
09/21/2020
After successful cancer treatment, we couldn't wait to move on. Then came COVID-19.
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News & Updates
St. Jude in one word
09/18/2020
Donors often use ‘hope’ to describe St. Jude, but accomplished doctor, researcher offers another powerfully descriptive word.
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News & Updates
State of Childhood Cancer: St. Jude researchers make and share daily discoveries
09/17/2020
As St. Jude marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, researchers are making major advances on several fronts.
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Storied Lives
Embracing the past: Celebrating heritage with a personal story of survival
09/17/2020
Now in his 20s, St. Jude survivor Ramón Hernández considers the impossibility of outrunning your past – and how he has thrived by honoring his experiences.
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Possibilities
Drawn to her light
09/17/2020
Melanie brings her boundless positivity to bear during cancer treatment.
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Kindness
Helping kids understand the 'why' behind the St. Jude Walk/Run
09/15/2020
St. Jude patient Ryder talks directly to his people: Kids who feel passionately about St. Jude.
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News & Updates
In largest commitment ever, Domino's pledges $100 million to St. Jude
09/14/2020
The Domino’s Village will provide a home-away-from-home for families who come to St. Jude from around the world.
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News & Updates
The St. Jude promise: no bill
09/11/2020
Because of this foundational tenet, families don't face sacrificing everything to save their child's life.
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Kindness
During cancer treatment, a community pitches in to move St. Jude family to new home
09/10/2020
Mom describes 'single biggest act of kindness' as others anonymously pitch in to help after her son's cancer diagnosis.
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Perspectives
Fifteen years and 5,000 miles later, St. Jude inspires Cale Zaugg's life of service in Senegal
09/10/2020
Former patient, 25, teaches classes at a girls school run by a Senegalese nonprofit. He shares how the lessons he learned at St. Jude still inspire him.
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News & Updates
An unacceptable outcome
09/04/2020
Twenty percent of U.S. children with cancer still do not survive their disease; it drives us
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Perspectives
Up ’Til Dawn for St. Jude made my post-college goals even more clear
09/03/2020
A visit to St. Jude was my motivation to want to help others through science.
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Possibilities
La historia de Bertha: Creció recibiendo tratamiento para el cáncer
09/03/2020
Tras someterse a otro tratamiento contra el cáncer por segunda vez a los 16 años, Bertha se dio cuenta que en la música y el maquillaje tenía un escape y su forma de expresión.
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Perspectives
Meeting Chadwick Boseman at St. Jude gave me strength during brain tumor treatment
09/02/2020
Patient describes an unexpected delight: meeting a compassionate star who the world knows now understood her plight as a cancer patient.
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Possibilities
Cindy doesn't just look on the bright side, she lives it
09/02/2020
Her zest for life is undiminished by cancer treatment.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: Describe St. Jude in one word
09/01/2020
Our celebrity supporters describe St. Jude in only one word.
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Legacy
Sure cure for the blues: How St. Jude founder Danny Thomas put the street back into Beale Street
09/01/2020
‘Bring Back Our Beale Street’ swayed city fathers and raised funds for his beloved cause, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: Lindsey Stirling
08/31/2020
Rock star violinist talks trailblazing, comic books and creativity in the time of social distancing
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All Access
All Access: Patrick & Cathy Warburton
08/31/2020
St. Jude All Access dives deeper into Patrick and Cathy Warburton's relationship as to why St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is their charity of choice.
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News & Updates
The true impact of cures
08/28/2020
New report hopes to reverse the thinking on the economic impact of global childhood cancer
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Selfless
Patrick Warburton: The role of a lifetime
08/27/2020
Actor Patrick Warburton and wife Cathy carry on long tradition of celebrity support for St. Jude, raising more than $15 million through annual celebrity golf event.
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Possibilities
Taking aim at life's greatest challenges
08/26/2020
St. Jude patient Emily finds focus, relaxation while excelling in trap shooting.
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Selfless
Forty years of helping St. Jude adds up to a lot of memories for Colorado volunteer
08/25/2020
From Walkin’ the Dog to Dream Home, Epsilon Sigma Alpha member has done it all.
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Selfless
“Sweat equity” philanthropy drives efforts for Miami and St. Jude
08/24/2020
For St. Jude supporter Andres Asion, paying it forward means making the extra effort.
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News & Updates
The three R’s: reading, writing, resiliency
08/21/2020
For St. Jude patients, the new school year means more than staying on track educationally – it means a semblance of normalcy.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: Pineapple or no pineapple?
08/20/2020
Favorite answers from St. Jude celebrity supporters as they contemplate the loaded question: Pineapple or no pineapple on pizza?
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Selfless
Violinist Lindsey Stirling meets 15-year-old fan, plans virtual live concert for St. Jude
08/20/2020
With a mutual love of the violin and shared connection to St. Jude, Lindsey Stirling and Elechi know imagination and hard work are powerful forces that can see you through challenges – and make dreams come true.
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Possibilities
Sierra, St. Jude and a tumor named Gertrude
08/20/2020
Diagnosed with a brain tumor at 15, Sierra gave her nemesis a name and devoted herself to defeating it.
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Selfless
Streaming power couple LobosJr, Bloodyfaster show their love for St. Jude
08/19/2020
Joined by their fans and fellow streamers, Mike and Eleni take others on the ultimate quest of raising hundreds of thousands through St. Jude PLAY LIVE.
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Possibilities
Heart of an IRONMAN: St. Jude dad trains with the help of his son
08/19/2020
Chris thought about quitting. But he persevered, and has set a new challenge for himself at the St. Jude IRONMAN 70.3 Memphis triathlon in 2021.
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Storied Lives
The awakening of 'Zen Len'
08/18/2020
St. Jude survivor Len Delony drew upon his cancer hardships to embrace mindfulness, which he's used to help others as a hospital chaplain and Methodist minister.
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News & Updates
Voices of experience
08/14/2020
Powerful words from three women whose cancer journeys – and St. Jude – changed their lives
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Possibilities
Becoming Bertha: Growing up through cancer treatment
08/13/2020
Undergoing cancer treatment for a second time at 16, Bertha found makeup and music to be outlets for self-expression.
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Selfless
Cooking is king in Music Gives: Together #forStJude virtual festival
08/12/2020
Celebrity chef Lorena Garcia shares her go-to recipe for corn and poblano dip to celebrate food, heritage and, of course, the August 13 St. Jude livestream
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Storied Lives
Childhood cancer survivor now boosts researchers' search for a cure
08/12/2020
Treated for cancer in his teens, Chase Carter now helps raise funds and awareness for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Selfless
From Tim McGraw to Luis Fonsi, something for everybody at Music Gives: Together #forStJude livestream
08/11/2020
CMT’s Marley Sherwood is thrilled to be a host of a virtual festival supporting a cause she’s known since childhood.
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Perspectives
St. Jude gave me watercolor talent before I'd picked up a brush
08/10/2020
Old scrapbook from time at St. Jude rekindles cancer survivor’s love of art.
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News & Updates
Mission driven
08/07/2020
The man who drives our mail van embodies the hope of St. Jude and our path forward.
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News & Updates
11 million children will die of cancer in the next 30 years. Here's how we could save half of them.
08/07/2020
Dr. Carlos Rodriguez-Galindo of St. Jude, and his colleagues, call for a global push to improve pediatric cancer care. "Every day, hundreds of children are dying."
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Possibilities
Spunky, sassy Cassidy weathers the storm of childhood cancer like a champ
08/06/2020
Mom put at ease by doctors and nurses who fight for her baby every day
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Possibilities
Victoria y el arte de la compasión
08/05/2020
Los cuadros de Victoria desbordan un positivismo que contradice todo lo que ha tenido que pasar.
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Selfless
St. Jude inspires NBA legend Penny Hardaway to do more
08/04/2020
Hometown hero calls on others to join the cause of saving kids’ lives
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Possibilities
Clayton scores a win against cancer at St. Jude
08/03/2020
Victory didn't come easy, but he channeled his love for sports to a competition against cancer
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News & Updates
Dear St. Jude
07/31/2020
An anonymous thank you note provides a powerful reminder about the mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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News & Updates
Despite pandemic, World Golf Championships volunteers continue to support St. Jude
07/31/2020
Although the pandemic will keep most WGC-FedEx St. Jude volunteers off the course this year, they continue to raise money through the Hours for St. Jude program.
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Kindness
World Golf Championships: A $50,000 putt and other top St. Jude moments
07/31/2020
We’re counting down some of our favorite St. Jude golf moments leading up to the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
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Possibilities
Love, positivity and ice cream sundaes — St. Jude patient Victoria brings her art to the World Golf Championships
07/30/2020
TaylorMade putter covers at WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational feature patients’ inspired works of art
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Possibilities
World Golf Championships: Justin Thomas, St. Jude patient Nate are together, every step of the way
07/29/2020
PGA TOUR golfer Justin Thomas will sport a pair of FootJoy shoes featuring art by 10-year-old medulloblastoma survivor Nate.
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News & Updates
St. Jude YOU galvanizes college students to take the lead
07/29/2020
240 collegians assemble in a virtual seminar to embrace the moment and begin leading together for St. Jude.
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News & Updates
Stars align on Birdies for St. Jude fundraiser at World Golf Championships
07/29/2020
From golfer Justin Thomas to One Direction’s Niall Horan, PGA TOUR greats and entertainment icons rally their social media followings to help the kids of St. Jude.
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News & Updates
ALSAC named No. 1 on Best Workplaces for Innovators list
07/29/2020
The fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude joins tech giants like Google and Alibaba on Fast Company's list.
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Selfless
Grizz For a Day, Memories For a Lifetime
07/28/2020
Thanks to NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies, St. Jude patient Jaxon practiced with his favorite team and became teammates with his favorite player
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News & Updates
Our golf buddies
07/24/2020
The stars of the PGA TOUR have been great friends to the patients of St. Jude. That won’t change this year, even amid the pandemic.
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Selfless
Beyond Words
07/23/2020
Robert Vargas travels the world bringing people together through his art. He uses his creativity and artistry to raise money and awareness for St. Jude.
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Storied Lives
The kid with a passion for vehicles rides on for St. Jude
07/22/2020
Mission driven, the St. Jude mail van driver knows his work helps because he, too, was a St. Jude kid.
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Perspectives
What cancer gave us
07/21/2020
Psychotherapist and St. Jude mom writes about how cancer has changed her family and the way she sees the world.
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News & Updates
A light in the darkness
07/17/2020
The touching story of 4-year-old Max allows us to see the critical nature of the work left to be done at St. Jude.
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Kindness
Mystery note holds message to all of St. Jude
07/17/2020
A thank you note was stuck in a front door. There was no name. It was all heart.
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Selfless
How St. Jude (and Rock ‘n’ Roll) Saved His Life
07/16/2020
Vince Murray’s fundraising thank you to St. Jude is set to a rock beat with ‘BOOM! BOOM! Out Goes Childhood Cancer’.
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Possibilities
Making Memories for Max
07/15/2020
A young boy losing his vision to cancer experienced a year's worth of sights in a matter of weeks.
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Kindness
Woman wins childhood home in St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
07/15/2020
Fifty-six years after leaving, Montana woman comes home.
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Perspectives
Amid our family’s loss, my purpose in life became clear
07/14/2020
Bennett’s Bash brings together a community in memory of beloved nephew.
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Perspectives
Minecraft with Miguel: A video stream of my St. Jude story
07/13/2020
Bone cancer survivor Miguel takes us through his St. Jude housing and treatment experience from the ground up using Minecraft.
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News & Updates
Led by their hearts
07/10/2020
Supporters have as many reasons to give as there are kids at St. Jude, but happily, most have no personal experience with childhood cancer.
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Possibilities
The Challenge and 'the Champion'
07/09/2020
Hender and family face soft tissue cancer at St. Jude.
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News & Updates
New digital release by late singer Dobie Gray will benefit St. Jude
07/08/2020
Dobie Gray, the soulful singer best known for the 1973 hit “Drift Away,” did much more than get lost in the beat and free his soul. Now, "Streets of Fire," a song he co-wrote 25 years ago, will benefit the kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Kindness
Un saludo de J Balvin levanta el espíritu de un paciente de St. Jude
07/07/2020
En medio de la terrible experiencia del cáncer, Reynaldo se emocionó con el mensaje de video 'increíble' del popular artista J Balvin.
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News & Updates
Marvel, St. Jude team up for super heroic message of love
07/07/2020
Limited-edition ‘I love you 3000’ T-shirt will benefit St. Jude, thanks to donations from Design By Humans
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Kindness
Coco Quinn and JD McCrary hit all the right chords with cover for St. Jude
07/06/2020
With 'Stuck with U' cover, social media influencers create instant and Insta-worthy connection to St. Jude.
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News & Updates
Hope for the holiday
07/03/2020
As we pause for the 4th of July during this difficult year, it’s worth remembering how far we’ve come to achieve Danny Thomas’ dream
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Possibilities
Smiling Through the Pain
07/02/2020
St. Jude patient and "larger than life" soccer star Anna overcame cancer and a fluke injury and amputation with perseverance and humor
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Kindness
Compassion wins as teen St. Jude Hero’s circle of supporters grows
07/01/2020
An influencer from the time he was a toddler, St. Jude Hero Travis Ilitch aims to beat his $75,000 fundraising goal by inviting others in.
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Perspectives
St. Jude gave me summertime back to savor
06/30/2020
Even though this year is a little different, family has always been at my center.
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Possibilities
Cancer, Eat Her Dust
06/29/2020
Four-year-old St. Jude cancer survivor follows in family’s motocross tracks
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News & Updates
Purpose personified
06/26/2020
Two examples of strength and resolve provide so much hope during such a difficult year.
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Kindness
Bank turns employees into community heroes…and saves a science lab
06/26/2020
Seeing the community challenged by COVID, St. Jude supporter Bell Bank doubles funds for employees to help people and charities in need.
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News & Updates
Songwriters come bearing gifts by baring their souls for St. Jude
06/26/2020
St. Jude Songwriters Showcase goes virtual this year with a livestream performance from four musicians
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News & Updates
Jake Owen: A foundation of giving
06/25/2020
Country music star Jake Owen's foundation makes major donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Possibilities
Focused on Healing, Focused on Each Other
06/25/2020
Two-year-old Marina faces eye cancer with family surrounding her, joy in her heart
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Kindness
Ron Johnson thought his daughter would sell five bracelets but the world had other plans
06/24/2020
Nine-year-old and friends began making bracelets for Minneapolis charities after George Floyd’s death. They've raised $114,000.
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News & Updates
Just like being there: Virtual tour lets supporters experience St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
06/24/2020
New virtual tour of St. Jude offers immersive experiences "as rich and powerful as walking the halls."
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Selfless
Speed heals: FedEx pilots build classic cars to raise funds for kids of St. Jude
06/22/2020
The World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational is more than birdies and eagles. The annual Classic Car Build drives fundraising, too.
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News & Updates
Rising country star Gabby Barrett takes St. Jude along for the ride
06/22/2020
Gabby Barrett’s debut album release is accompanied by a virtual scavenger hunt in which fans can learn about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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News & Updates
Gaming community raises $3.385 million in record-smashing St. Jude PLAY LIVE Prize Season
06/22/2020
Stars of streaming world have now raised $26.3 million for kids of St. Jude in fundraising program's short history
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News & Updates
Through the eyes of an expert
06/19/2020
Dr. Robert Webster puts COVID-19 into historical perspective as he explains why St. Jude has studied infectious diseases for decades.
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Kindness
A shout-out from J Balvin lifts spirits of St. Jude patient
06/18/2020
Amid cancer ordeal, Reynaldo thrilled by 'awesome' video message from popular artist J Balvin.
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Possibilities
The Power of Family Keeps Abraham Strong
06/18/2020
Love for each other eased this family through childhood cancer treatment.
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Perspectives
I stream video games for a living and help raise millions for St. Jude. Here’s why both matter.
06/17/2020
Through organizing gaming’s biggest charity event and connecting with my own community on Twitch, I’ve seen how a group of content creators can support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude.
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Kindness
Maryland church's virtual event raises $36,000 for St. Jude
06/17/2020
St. Stephen Baptist Church embraced the new normal of COVID-19 during its successful Sunday of Hope Give-A-Thon for St. Jude.
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News & Updates
St. Jude legend Dr. Robert Webster reflects on COVID-19 and his groundbreaking influenza research
06/17/2020
Having studied viruses for a half-century, he's optimistic about efforts to control COVID-19 while emphasizing the continuing need to protect childhood cancer patients from infectious diseases.
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Kindness
St. Jude Band comes together (virtually) again, this time with a little help from a friend
06/16/2020
Dr. Neufeld is the chief physician and clinical director of St. Jude by day and a saxophone player in his spare time.
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Kindness
Homecoming parade welcomes Florida teen treated at St. Jude
06/15/2020
Tyler was just glad to be home, but found his two bouts with cancer had inspired his community and a classmate challenged by his own diagnosis.
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Perspectives
Missouri volunteer celebrates "80 years of livin’, 50 years of givin'" to St. Jude
06/15/2020
Nancy Caldwell explains her lifetime of devotion to a specialty children's research hospital she's never needed, but loves just the same.
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News & Updates
Our core values
06/12/2020
Four simple but powerful words fuel the mission of ALSAC, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
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Kindness
With baseball on hold, 9-year-old and his dog run laps for St. Jude instead
06/12/2020
East Peoria student finds the perfect equation: Big yard + daily runs = Fundraising success.
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Possibilities
An Ivy League student in a class of her own
06/12/2020
Diagnosed with sickle cell in utero, Courtney faced obstacles with the help of St. Jude, mom
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Kindness
Love Beads
06/11/2020
After hearing former Minnesota Viking Ben Leber talk about his connection to St. Jude, two Minnesota sisters tie themselves to the cause one bracelet at a time.
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Selfless
Revved for St. Jude
06/11/2020
Supercross rider Kyle Cunningham has had to grind to make it in the sport, but understands it's nothing compared to childhood cancer.
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Selfless
‘Quit when you’re done’: St. Jude mission drives epic Charlotte to Nashville duathlon
06/10/2020
Determined to finish a run in Nashville this spring, a St. Jude Hero draws inspiration from his daughter’s close friend and the memory of doctor who helped heal him.
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Perspectives
The unexpected joy of a first Father's Day
06/10/2020
Just a few months ago, Khurram, a first-time father, was grappling with a terrible prognosis. Not for him, but worse: for his infant girl. Though he and his wife are both medical doctors, there was nothing they could do to save their baby. Then came a chance for a cure.
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Kindness
California 'Bulb Guy' plants 14,000 flowers to honor his son and support St. Jude
06/09/2020
Rich Santoros' grand garden is a testament to Boom, the son he and his wife lost to childhood cancer.
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Perspectives
Our St. Jude journey then reminds us to be grateful – and careful - today
06/09/2020
For Turner Simkins and his wife, Tara, their son Brennan has always been one fifth of their love, yet all of it, too, inextricably linked with their other two boys, the band of brothers, and with them. He’s the quiet son and the one who changed their lives.
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Kindness
A kidney donation saves one life, transforms another
06/08/2020
Dani Molohon was not about to let the COVID-19 pandemic keep her from saving someone's life, even the life of someone she had never met. Dani, a St. Jude supporter, had wanted to donate a kidney for quite some time. For many, that level of giving might be too magnanimous an offer. But Dani isn’t like many people.
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News & Updates
On Mission
06/05/2020
COVID-19 complicates the work but St. Jude has not wavered in its commitment to kids – everywhere
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Kindness
Post Malone rallies fans to help donate $1 million to worthy causes
06/04/2020
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
06/04/2020
Ten years after a long series of cancer treatments began, Yamila continues to lead a life full of joy.
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Perspectives
From St. Jude patient to St. Jude supporter
06/03/2020
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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Kindness
Tune of Triumph: Hospital serenades recovering COVID-19 patients with "Walking in Memphis" as they are discharged.
06/03/2020
Hospital serenades recovering COVID-19 patients with "Walking in Memphis" as they are discharged.
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Kindness
Illustrator Mike Bennett’s ‘A to Zoo’ yard installation unites his Portland community
06/03/2020
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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Kindness
Girl’s sweet snail mail to USPS worker starts a movement and snags the hearts of everyone
06/01/2020
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
06/01/2020
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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Possibilities
With St. Jude Red Carpet for Hope postponed, St. Jude brain tumor survivor pivots to prom
06/01/2020
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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News & Updates
The immense strength of a grateful heart
05/30/2020
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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Kindness
Remembering Ryan: St. Jude mom is Volunteer of Year for efforts to help fund cures
05/29/2020
Lawyer for Nationwide in Columbus, Ohio, finds ways to motivate others, even from youngest daughter's playroom: ‘I didn’t think I’d be a cancer mom -- until I was.’
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Kindness
Colton makes six count
05/28/2020
A card party during social distancing turns a special birthday into support for St. Jude.
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Perspectives
La cuarentena esta vez, es fácil para una familia de St. Jude
05/27/2020
Gloria, la mamá de un niño con síndrome burbuja, nos cuenta de su experiencia durante la larga cuarentena que pasó con su hijo.
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Perspectives
This time, isolation is easier for St. Jude family
05/27/2020
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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Kindness
St. Jude taught Brieanna empathy, her love of animals gave her purpose
05/27/2020
During her time at St. Jude, Brieanna wasn’t just being treated for a catastrophic disease. She was growing as a person, learning empathy, and using her love of cats as a means to become the giving person she is today.
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Kindness
For the Class of 2020, lessons in goodness from two of its own — former St. Jude patient Ethan and twin brother Cooper
05/26/2020
When the family celebrated the twins’ birthday in June of 2010, it was “pretty low key,” said their mom, Missy. After all, Ethan, one of the twins, had been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in January and was being treated at St. Jude.
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News & Updates
St. Jude makes progress even in a pandemic
05/22/2020
COVID-19 precautions closed the campus to non-essential workers but important achievements recorded in key areas
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Kindness
Peak performance: St. Jude marathoner scales California mountain for 30 consecutive days to aid local food bank
05/22/2020
A soccer coach in Northern California took running to a whole new level — scaling a mountain summit every day in April — to raise money for a local food bank combating hunger in his community.
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Kindness
Song as a salve for the soul: Mighty Electric St. Jude band covers Stevie Wonder
05/22/2020
There’s never a bad time for some Stevie Wonder. Another song about nostalgia for sure. He was only 26 years old when he recorded “I Wish.” We get to hear more from The Mighty Electric St. Jude Band.
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Possibilities
Lifelong challenges haven't dulled Caleb's love of music and people
05/21/2020
Mom says graduating senior has taken "so many knocks" but always bounces back.
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Possibilities
Sebastian Returns to the Game
05/21/2020
Brain cancer threatened Sebastian's normally boisterous spirit, but with St. Jude his family found their way through.
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Kindness
Kindness in bloom: Peoria teenagers deliver flowers to Illinois communities
05/21/2020
St. Jude Club board members wouldn’t let a pandemic stop them from fundraising. From their experience and hospital visit, bloomed empathy and action.
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Perspectives
Zoe: A Letter to My Mom on the Day of My Diagnosis
05/20/2020
Just after Zoe was diagnosed with a brain tumor six years ago, her mom, Jessica, took the family out for pancakes with sprinkles. Now a young woman herself, Zoe, 21, realizes the strength that took. In an open letter to her mom, Zoe reaches across the years to provide comfort to her mom, and a little advice.
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Kindness
From the hearts of babes — tots take up the cause in the St. Jude Trike-A-Thon
05/20/2020
The St. Jude Trike-A-Thon is a national fundraising program that features kids, their families and schools, from Breezy Point to Alaska. Some 500,000 kids, mostly from preschool through third grade, are expected to participate through June 30. And like so many other social gatherings during the pandemic, it’s going virtual.
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Selfless
DJ Zach Sang and celeb friends throw a virtual prom to benefit St. Jude
05/19/2020
On May 22nd, the radio phenom will host a star-studded event that gives everyone a reason to celebrate.
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Kindness
Party princess makes yard visits to spread joy, not germs
05/19/2020
As the weeks of sheltering at home stretch into months, mundane days have been made magical for some children in Arkansas thanks to a special visitor. And thus begins an enchanted afternoon with a princess.
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Perspectives
Fond and far-reaching memories of St. Jude
05/18/2020
Michelle's earliest memories are of her time spent in treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma at St. Jude. It's where she encountered kindness, compassion and charity — all traits that help her in her job today as a hospice social worker.
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Kindness
Going bald for a cause: Chicago firm's home-haircut fundraiser generates joy, $63,000 for St. Jude
05/18/2020
Live-stream head shaving unites employees, families of global consultancy Huron to raise $63,000 for St. Jude.
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Perspectives
Saluting St. Jude graduates, who have so much to teach us all
05/15/2020
After surviving childhood cancer, these kids know a lot about putting life's challenges - including the pandemic - into context.
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Kindness
Stitch by stitch, teens demonstrate leadership to benefit St. Jude
05/15/2020
Members of the St. Jude Leadership Society can’t meet in person now, but by making masks for their communities, with help from JOANN Fabrics, they’re becoming leaders anyway.
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Possibilities
Caleb's Cause
05/14/2020
St. Jude childhood cancer survivor wants to improve healthcare in his native Bahamas
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Kindness
No Boston Marathon to run, so a St. Jude Hero rounds up his family for a neighborhood relay-style race
05/14/2020
Scott Kruse had qualified for his first Boston Marathon, but then the world changed and the global pandemic put a halt to large gatherings. But a hero’s got to be heroic in these times. So Kruse, forced to walk, not run, for exercise these days because of a back injury, had an idea.
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Kindness
Big hearts, tired feet: Center Stage Just Dance-a-thon starring Littlesiha aims to raise $100,000 for St. Jude
05/13/2020
The dance-a-thon is part of St. Jude PLAY LIVE, a global fundraising campaign in which gamers play their favorite games on streaming platforms, and viewers are able to donate to St. Jude in real time.
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Perspectives
At St. Jude, I found a community of moms full of courage, strength and most of all, hope
05/13/2020
Anh Sundstrom began supporting St. Jude while in college in California. As a new mother, she gained insight into the struggles of moms dealing with a child's cancer diagnosis, and all mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kindness
After losing husband to COVID-19 in NY, St. Jude backer vows to continue mission
05/12/2020
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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Kindness
No joke: quarantine comedy helps St. Jude supporter in Western PA lift spirits of elders
05/11/2020
As part of her duties at the senior center in Western Pennsylvania, Jill McCullough has added joke-telling to her list of assignments during the pandemic quarantine.
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Perspectives
Fifteen years ago, D’Anna and her baby flew to St. Jude as Katrina evacuees
05/11/2020
Mason was a preemie with liver cancer. D’Anna was a young mother at the beginning of college. She opens up about their life since, and the parallels she sees between the devastating hurricane and COVID-19 pandemic.
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News & Updates
Five numbers that define our challenge
05/08/2020
I read a comment recently from one of our tireless volunteers, just 15, about her motivation to fundraise for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital even as her parents’ business, their source of income, is closed because of the global pandemic.
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Kindness
Spouses of Florida Georgia Line stars make kindness their big hit
05/07/2020
As back-to-back events – violent tornadoes and the COVID-19 pandemic – rocked their city, members of the Florida Georgia Line family took the idea of a 'community of caring' to heart, banding together as forces of good in the world (with a touch of Southern hospitality thrown in).
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Possibilities
Kate Takes Flight
05/07/2020
Years after losing her leg to cancer at St. Jude, pre-med college student wins awards for gymnastics.
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Kindness
New York teen's #WriteToAppreciate offers easy way to help elders isolated by pandemic
05/06/2020
Quarantine disappointment leads to effort giving others chance to offer appreciation with old-fashioned apps of pen, paper and paintbrush.
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Perspectives
Honoring St. Jude Moms
05/06/2020
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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Kindness
Air Force officers collect 100 letters for retired combat photographer's 100th birthday
05/05/2020
When members of Luke Air Force Base near Phoenix, Arizona, learned a retired master sergeant would be turning 100 years old during the state’s stay-at-home order, they knew they had to do something to make her day special.
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Perspectives
Patient mom: practice makes perfect when it comes to positivity
05/04/2020
Kanika doesn't claim to be an expert on staying positive, but as a patient mom she's had a lot of practice. She shares some of her experience at keeping her head up during challenging times like those we face with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kindness
Brain cancer survivor makes masks in exchange for St. Jude donations
05/04/2020
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
Pomp for the circumstance: St. Jude patient gets surprise college graduation parade
05/02/2020
It wasn’t the college graduation Madison was expecting. But how can you really anticipate a surprise 30–car procession cruising by your house, with horns beeping, streamers fluttering, balloons bopping and well-wishers leaning out of windows offering their congrats at 90 decibels?
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News & Updates
Join me on Giving Tuesday Now, for St. Jude
05/01/2020
As easy as it can be to dwell on all that we’ve missed this spring, as May begins, I find my optimism ever invigorated by the way you continue to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. I am especially looking forward to our new, one-of-a-kind new Giving Tuesday Now event, May 5. Please save the date and join us.
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Perspectives
Kick by soccer kick, turning my purpose into action for St. Jude
05/01/2020
Juggling, in the soccer sense, is a simple skill to learn but a hard one to master. St. Jude supporter Hollis Belger has not only mastered it, kicking her way to a personal best 4,202 consecutive juggles, she has turned her soccer passion into a much bigger purpose: helping the children at St. Jude. She has raised raised $420,000 and counting.
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Kindness
Phoenix nurse leaves home to protect family, connects hospital workers with #FrontlineHouses
05/01/2020
New father and nurse Jason Odhner knew he had to make a sacrifice. In order to protect his wife and newborn son, he would temporarily have to leave them. As COVID-19 made its way to the U.S., the Phoenix-area ICU nurse knew it was only a matter of time before he would come face-to-face with the rapidly spreading virus.
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Kindness
Chicago neighborhood takes to balconies to thank health care and essential workers
04/30/2020
When it comes to putting on a nightly musical extravaganza from a rooftop in Chicago, Nicola Perry gets by with a little help from her friends.
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Possibilities
Alana's Zest for Life
04/30/2020
Alana credits her mom with getting her through cancer treatment. Her mom credits St. Jude. They both agree that Alana's future is limitless.
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Kindness
Lights, camera, graduation: High school seniors to receive a sendoff fit for the big screen
04/29/2020
Milestones deserve a celebration, which is why in the coming weeks a procession of students may just parade across your social feeds. Or, if you are the Clinton High School Class of 2020, you’ll see it at your local drive-in.
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Perspectives
No cap or gown, but ready for tomorrow just the same
04/29/2020
The year Madison started college, a cancer diagnosis threatened to derail her educational dreams. Four years later, the St. Jude patient is ready to graduate. Madison, like so many seniors, will not get to experience the pomp and circumstance of commencement because of COVID-19.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: Titus Showers, Q Parker and Lamman Rucker
04/28/2020
Titus Showers, Q Parker and Lamman Rucker come together for St. Jude, but differ wildly in their opinions on almost everything else.
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Kindness
Better than pound cake: NOLA neighbors love Jeff Pounds' lemon cake
04/28/2020
During these weeks of COVID-19, Jeff Pounds has been baking treats and giving them out free to his New Orleans neighbors just for the pleasure of seeing them smile or, if they're wearing masks, to see their eyes twinkle.
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Kindness
Kindness from a FedEx driver protects girl with autoimmune disorder
04/28/2020
Justin Bradshaw, a FedEx driver, was taking a box to a home in Boca Raton, Florida, when he noticed a sign on the door. “Someone in this house has an autoimmune disorder,” it stated, further advising that packages should be left on the doorstep.
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Kindness
The Mighty Electric St. Jude Band hits close to home with a song about longing while we are all apart
04/27/2020
After delivering a head-bobbing, toe-tapping session of “Hold On, I'm Coming” for their second video performance, The Mighty Electric St. Jude Band went in a different – but no less powerful – direction for the third edition of their “Home Edition” show.
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Perspectives
We're thankful we can still see mom - even if it's only through a window
04/27/2020
Taylor Johnson, a regional manager for ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude, reflects on how a nursing home worked to keep her family connected to her mother during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Kindness
Country stars John Rich, Michael Ray serenade St. Jude Heroes to cap a marathon weekend of virtual fun and fundraising
04/26/2020
It was a virtual performance to cap off St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon weekend, with Rich and Ray in separate locations and singing for an audience of St. Jude Heroes they couldn’t see.
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News & Updates
So much changed overnight, except your love and support of St. Jude
04/25/2020
Ordinarily, I’d be in Nashville this weekend, fundraising and celebrating with tens of thousands of runners participating in one of the most important annual events for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. But I imagine your normal is just as upside down as ours.
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Kindness
No St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon, but St. Jude Hero Jen Pitts still finding ways to help others
04/24/2020
Saturday would have marked Jen Pitts' eighth year of running the half marathon in the St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon, and ninth year overall as a St. Jude Hero. That’s almost a decade, then, of her devotion to the cause overcoming her “love-hate” relationship with lacing up those running shoes.
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Kindness
Veteran donates stimulus check to St. Jude: 'Put it to good use'
04/24/2020
Richard MacPherson likes to help people, whether it’s a neighbor with yard work or car repairs, or using the heavy equipment skills he acquired with the Air Force to aid in the aftermath of natural disasters like hurricanes. And, he’s a loyal supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Selfless
Charity Born of Tragedy
04/24/2020
Volunteering for St. Jude put purpose back in a grieving widower's life. His grandson's own childhood cancer fight gave that purpose a name.
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Kindness
Kindness beyond words from an Oklahoma teacher
04/23/2020
Teaching young people is itself an act of love. So when teaching is disrupted, teachers find other ways to foster that bond. During this COVID-19 pandemic, from Florida to Maine and all points west, teachers are connecting with their students in creative – and deeply caring – ways.
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Possibilities
A shout-out to his hometown Browns and St. Jude at the NFL Draft
04/22/2020
St. Jude patient Fletcher appears in recorded announcement to air during the NFL Draft broadcast.
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Kindness
College students remain virtually committed to fundraising
04/22/2020
The Virginia Tech chapters of TKE and Tri Delta didn't let social distancing stop them from their annual fundraiser for St. Jude. Not only did members put on a successful virtual event, they surpassed their anticipated goal.
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Perspectives
Cancelled sports: What I learned from months without basketball
04/22/2020
Nick was 14 and competing with the nation’s best basketball players when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in the summer of 2014. He credits the support of his family as well as the doctors, nurses and friends at St. Jude for helping him get back on the court, and for encouraging him to express himself through music.
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Kindness
A meal from someone who understands
04/21/2020
Kristen is a cancer mom, whose daughter Kya, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia as an infant. She underwent treatment at St. Jude and passed away in 2011 at 13 months. Kristen and her husband, Pavan, have been helping families affected by cancer ever since.
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Kindness
From Memphis with song, musician John Paul Keith helps fund a field hospital in hard-hit Italy
04/20/2020
It’s a small world and we’re all connected, even standing six feet apart or hunkered down for safety in our homes. It’s one of the lessons learned from the COVID-19 virus.
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Kindness
You have the right to remain silent (please) during police Story Time
04/20/2020
When we imagine story time, it usually involves kids sitting in a semi-circle, legs crossed, looking on in wide-eyed wonder as the teacher reads aloud from a treasured classic. It doesn’t normally begin with a police cruiser.
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Perspectives
Through gaming, my son Zac chooses joy over cancer.
04/20/2020
St. Jude patient Zac has been fighting cancer for eight years. His mom Amy describes how his determination has never flagged, and how gaming and friendship have helped him – especially now.
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News & Updates
Finding clarity in life’s most difficult moments
04/17/2020
"I find myself much more people-centered and empathetic. I spend more time with my thoughts. I’m more grateful for the incredible life I have lived. For my friends and professional relationships."
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Kindness
A giver's gotta give
04/17/2020
Face paint shows up differently on glass than skin, so if you are a face painter, like Lynda Tysver, you have to get used to the medium in a brand new way.
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Kindness
Photographer gives quarantined families a reason to smile
04/17/2020
Now working from home and with her photography business on hold, Kelsi Wacker had an idea to lighten the mood and bring some joy to families, much like her own, who are going a little stir crazy after weeks of sheltering in place.
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News & Updates
St. Jude launches information hub on kids with cancer and COVID-19
04/16/2020
Recognizing the dual threat the COVID-19 pandemic presents to kids with cancer, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital helped develop an online network enabling doctors around the world to track pediatric cancer patients who have been infected with the virus and share information on how to treat them.
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Kindness
No South Beach Triathlon, so actors Parker Young, Bryan Greenberg and Geoff Stults find new way to go the distance for St. Jude
04/16/2020
With the South Beach Triathlon canceled because of the COVID-19 virus, actor friends Parker Young, Bryan Greenberg and Geoff Stults improvised their way to raising money and awareness for the cause with three “Zoom for St. Jude” virtual hangouts with fans and followers.
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Possibilities
Keegan's True Strength
04/16/2020
Keegan's mom describes her as a ball of fire who loves life. But constant leg pain led Keegan and her mom down an unexpected path.
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Perspectives
Strength of a survivor, spirit of a hero
04/15/2020
Tyler was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2013. Today the 8th grader is happy, healthy and active with his school’s track and soccer teams. His mom, Michelle, describes her 13-year-old, youngest child as being laid back, inquisitive, determined and, above all else, compassionate.
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Kindness
Thank You, Yara Shahidi
04/15/2020
You might know her as Zoey Johnson – the TV character navigating the perils of college life on the hit show Black-ish and its spinoff, Grown-ish. What you might not know is that Yara Shahidi, the 20-year-old actress is a longtime change agent for social and charitable causes.
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Kindness
When a simple 'thank you' isn't enough, send food
04/15/2020
As much as they require masks and other personal protective equipment to do their jobs, the medical personnel toiling on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic have other, even more basic needs: the need to be fed.
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Kindness
These two little ones have hearts the size of Texas
04/15/2020
Outside a home in Arlington, Texas, a message written on the family fence in bright chalk paint, “Love One Another,” has become the background for a selfie and a conversation starter. Written by a sister and brother who remind us to live up to our ideals, even in challenging times.
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Kindness
Back by popular demand: The Mighty Electric St. Jude Band
04/14/2020
As 'Safer at Home' stretches into another week - have you lost count yet? - we decided to get the band back together - apart. This time for a Memphis classic.
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Possibilities
In a League of His Own
04/14/2020
Brody nears the end of chemo and seeks a normal life, then baseball glory.
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Perspectives
Finding hope in the waiting: One family's experience during trying times
04/13/2020
St. Jude mom Catherine describes how her family coped when life was put on pause by her daughter's cancer treatment, and how she used their time of waiting to dream and plan for the future. It's great context for those of us in COVID-19 isolation.
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Kindness
A country singer in a dinosaur onesie? Sure. Ashley McBryde partners with St. Jude to sing for the kiddos
04/13/2020
Long before the Grammy nominations rolled in, country singer Ashley McBryde played “everywhere”, but one gig stood out — Wednesday nights at Target House, volunteering to sing for St. Jude patients and their families staying at the long-term housing facility three miles from the hospital campus.
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Kindness
One golf buddy to another, PGA TOUR star Justin Rose congratulates St. Jude patient Dakota on his hole-in-one
04/13/2020
Justin Rose, British star of the PGA TOUR and former U.S. Open winner, sent 14-year-old Dakota a surprise minute-and-a-half video congratulating him on his recent golf exploits — most notably, his first hole in a one.
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News & Updates
In these uncertain times created by COVID-19, there is still St. Jude - thanks to you.
04/10/2020
Nearly every aspect of our lives has been disrupted, creating so much uncertainty and worry, personally and professionally. Yet I also have an overwhelming sense of gratitude that provides balance during such an emotionally wrought time.
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Kindness
The power of #stjude art
04/10/2020
Former St. Jude patient Tayde is turning to the same therapy she turned to as a kid – art and optimism. This time, powered by technology, she’s sharing her therapy with others.
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Kindness
Kindness x 2: Free lawn service and toilet paper!
04/09/2020
Rodney Smith Jr. is the founder of the non-profit group Raising Men Lawn Care Service, providing free mowing, leaf-raking and other services for the elderly, the disabled, single parents and veterans. With the COVID-19 pandemic raging, Smith has expanded his service.
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Kindness
For a St. Jude patient named Hollace, a birthday that takes the cake
04/09/2020
It would be Hollace’s first birthday since she finished treatment for leukemia at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, so her mom wanted something really special. Yes, in the midst of a pandemic. While practically the whole world has to stay at home.
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Kindness
Thank you, Brittany
04/08/2020
Having lost her job, Phoenix woman creates art as a kindness to others and thank you to essential workers.
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Perspectives
No prom? No problem. We'll make our own memories.
04/08/2020
We learned there are always reasons to be thankful. Sometimes you just have to search a little harder. In the middle of life’s valleys, that’s not a natural inclination. But in reality, it’s the valleys that help bring clarity to our lives. And we learned that people have an amazing capacity for kindness.
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Kindness
Baking it forward
04/08/2020
As those on the front lines in the fight against the coronavirus frantically search for PPE’s and lifesaving medical equipment, they’re finding more and more of the one thing not in short supply: kindness.
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Kindness
Helping hands
04/07/2020
In New York City, two college students are using their time off for good. Liam Elkind and Simone Policano are delivering groceries and medicine to the elderly, the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kindness
Choir sings for deceased pastor
04/07/2020
Traditional worship services may be suspended amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but choir members from Second Presbyterian Church, one of the largest congregations in our hometown of Memphis, found a way to honor and remember a beloved clergyman who succumbed to the disease.
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Possibilities
For St. Jude Patient Dakota, Life is Coming Up Aces
04/06/2020
Dakota, a 14-year-old just a couple of months out of treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, steps to the 16th tee, takes a practice swing or two with his 7-iron, and then...
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Kindness
NBA dishes meals and more to those in need
04/06/2020
Basketball is what they’re best known for, of course, but sidelined in these days of the COVID-19 virus, the NBA's players and teams are still making winning moves to help those in need.
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Perspectives
I want our front line medical workers to know they're heroes
04/06/2020
Jessica had been a nurse for 15 years when her daughter, Zoe, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Today, the St. Jude mom is a director of compassionate care for a large health management organization. She shares how life has changed in the era of COVID-19 and why staying home is the best thing we can do for our front line medical workers.
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Kindness
A baseball heart-to-heart
04/06/2020
Two baseball players had a video chat over the internet. One was Randy Dobnak, a pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. The second was Brody, a 12-year-old patient at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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News & Updates
Keeping a focus on childhood cancer
04/03/2020
For all the worry and hardship COVID-19 brings, and it’s impossible to underestimate its impact, we can’t lose sight of a somber fact: cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease of children in the U.S.
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Kindness
The real meaning of 'give and take'
04/03/2020
The free pantry is in front of the Post Office in Loachapoka, Alabama. Loachapoka is a low-income area where more than 90 percent of the students in the school system are on free or reduced-price lunch.
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Moments
Quincy's Song
04/03/2020
St. Jude patient Quincy collaborates with award-winning singer-songwriter Pastor Donnie McClurkin on an original song for the annual St. Jude Celebration of Hope Songwriter's Dinner.
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Kindness
Songs from the heart
04/03/2020
Unable to tour, Latin artists lend their talents to St. Jude in intimate livestream performances that say to St. Jude families: We are here with you.
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Kindness
Hope at the end of a rainbow
04/02/2020
It’s been symbol of hope since biblical times, a glimmering harbinger of the sun’s emergence after the passing of a storm. Who doesn’t wish for a rainbow during grim, anxious times like the current COVID-19 pandemic?
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Kindness
Let’s hear it for the heroes
04/02/2020
It’s happened all over the world, in large cities and small towns. People are taking to their windows, balconies, porches and sidewalks to cheer and clap and ring bells. Also to sing, bang on pots and pans, even set off fireworks. All to say thank you.
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Kindness
Isabella celebrates ‘no more chemo’ in style befitting the times
04/01/2020
It’s one of the most joyous days at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital — the last day of chemotherapy. It’s a party — a “No More Chemo” party, with cheering and confetti and hospital staff gathering to sing. But that would just be the beginning of the celebration for 4-year-old Isabella.
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Kindness
Love in the time of the new coronavirus
04/01/2020
Leticia and Enrique had a dilemma. Each year, they invited people to do eight random acts of kindness on April 8 in memory of their daughter, Arianna, and they spread the word on Facebook. The little girl, a patient at St. Jude, died days before what would have been her eighth birthday on April 8, 2014.
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Kindness
The MAJOR. power of positivity
04/01/2020
It makes sense that MAJOR. was one of the first to rise to the occasion of Tyler Perry's #HesGotTheWholeWorldChallenge. MAJOR., the R&B singer-songwriter and actor who calls his community "beautiful people" on the regular, is known as being a hugely positive player in the urban radio landscape.
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Perspectives
Stay home and stay safe. That’s what worked for our family.
03/31/2020
As the parent of a child with cancer, Kacie shares her reality of raising a daughter with a compromised immune system, and what the novel coronavirus has meant for her family.
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Kindness
Important lessons from a coloring book
03/31/2020
Unlike any cartoon villain of yore, the orb-shaped title character of a new children’s coloring book seemingly floats across the pages wearing a menacing sneer, a suit of spikes and, strangely enough, a crown.
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Kindness
A cure for loneliness in the age of the coronavirus: A parade of one
03/31/2020
Across the country, around the world, it’s happening. People are doing anything and everything they can to bring a little joy to this pandemic-stricken world.
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Kindness
A little love, and a lot of soul, from the Mighty Electric St. Jude Band
03/30/2020
The members of the Mighty Electric St. Jude Band have a mission to inspire, after all. You can keep them apart, but you can’t keep them down. So they got together — remotely, of course — to perform “Give a Little Love,” an upbeat, horn-driven Tom Jones number sure to bring a little joy in these days of the coronavirus.
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Kindness
Delivering kindness
03/30/2020
In Moss Point, Mississippi, and elsewhere, school buses are delivering meals and supplies to kids during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Kindness
All the ingredients of a nutritious meal, love included
03/30/2020
The food pantry at Friends for Life serves the people in the HIV community and their dependents, giving out bags of groceries for those with compromised immune systems.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: MAJOR.
03/30/2020
Mega-positive recording artist MAJOR. spills the tea on his upcoming wedding and talks about giving back to his village.
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St. Jude Place
Safe at Home
03/30/2020
St. Jude patients fill the time at home with crafts, games and more with family and loved ones.
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Kindness
Look down: there's a message here about who we are
03/27/2020
People in communities across the nation have lately been looking down for inspiration. At their neighborhood sidewalks. Sidewalk chalk has become a way to express ourselves, with colorful drawings, messages of hope, and even messages of defiance against the new coronavirus.
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Kindness
Teachers rise to this teachable moment
03/27/2020
The St. Jude Educator Ambassador Network is made up of six social media influencers with an education focus. The network has donated free downloadable resources so that we can offer them to our educator and parent supporters in this time of need.
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News & Updates
Practicing radical compassion in the time of social distancing
03/27/2020
At our best as humans, we look out for each other, especially the most vulnerable among us. We do a stranger a kind turn. We lead with our hearts. It’s how we’ll get through this coronavirus crisis — with the uplift of untold acts of human generosity, large and small.
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News & Updates
A message from ALSAC's CEO: the power of kindness
03/26/2020
Over the past several weeks we have been affected by schools closing, businesses adjusting and other difficult decisions related to COVID-19 in our communities and across the globe. It’s been hard for everyone, but it’s also during times of incredible distress that you witness the resilience and beauty of the human spirit.
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Kindness
Kevin Bacon’s Six Degrees of Caring
03/26/2020
There are, as the parlor game goes, only six degrees of separation between actor Kevin Bacon and everyone on earth. Which makes him a sort of expert to heed — or at least a welcome voice to hear — in these days of forced separation.
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Kindness
The art of compassion
03/26/2020
St. Jude patient Mack and his siblings, home from school and cooped up in these days of the coronavirus, are gathering around the kitchen table to draw pictures and write letters to send to nursing homes and hospitals.
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Kindness
Kids living with the new normal
03/25/2020
In these uncertain times, kids everywhere crave comfort, safety and some semblance of normalcy. It was this idea of normalcy behind the Facebook post of a mother who wanted to show her kids their birthdays were special despite having to cancel celebrations due to quarantine.
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Kindness
“Bear Hunt” connects communities
03/25/2020
The 1989 children’s book “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” is coming to life in communities across the globe. To help children pass the time as school and activities are cancelled, people are displaying stuffed animals for kids to spot when they go on walks with their parents.
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Kindness
Teachers reach out to students with parades of love
03/24/2020
With schools closed across the country because of the coronavirus, teachers and staff at elementary schools in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Tennessee took to their cars and created parades through the neighborhoods of their students.
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Kindness
Jake Owen's gift of song
03/24/2020
Country music star Jake Owen plays for fans via social media, keeping the human connection in these days of social distancing.
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Kindness
Feeding kids, nourishing the soul
03/23/2020
Debbie and Ed Witschen, inspired by their late son Dylan, a St. Jude patient, are teaming with other local businesses to provide free lunches for children who otherwise might go hungry because of school closings.
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Kindness
Let me tell you a story
03/23/2020
Josh Gad, voice of Olaf in Disney’s “Frozen” movies, is streaming nightly storytime sessions via Twitter, reading children’s books, complete with voices for each character.
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News & Updates
ALSAC's Response to COVID-19
03/16/2020
The President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, expresses our concern and gratitude during this challenging time, and also provide a few updates on how ALSAC and St. Jude are responding to COVID-19.
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Possibilities
Saving Bella: Toddler Gets a Second Chance at St. Jude
03/13/2020
Bella, now 3, traveled from India to Memphis to receive chemotherapy and proton radiation therapy at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Possibilities
Best Buddies: A Lifetime of Friendship that Started at St. Jude
03/06/2020
Though they’d been in school together for years, Josiah and Alivia’s friendship started many years before, when Josiah and Alivia’s big sister, Arianna, were both undergoing treatment for brain cancer at St. Jude.
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Possibilities
After Losing Part of Her Leg to Cancer, 8-Year-Old Pedals for St. Jude
03/05/2020
When cyclists at a Life Time® studio in Arizona climbed onto their stationary bikes for this year’s Ride for a Reason, they didn't have to look far for inspiration. They found it in the little girl with a leg prosthesis who was furiously pedaling right along with them.
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Legacy
Rev. Melvin Smith: 'Another Side of Humanity'
03/04/2020
As the segregationist laws of the 1950s and ‘60s kept African Americans from advancing socially and professionally, St. Jude offered a safe environment where equality was the order of the day.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: Patrick & Cathy Warburton
03/02/2020
With equal parts humor and generosity, Patrick and Cathy Warburton celebrate 29 years of marriage and 10 years of dedication to St. Jude.
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All Access
All Access: Anthony Brown
02/28/2020
St. Jude All Access dives deeper into Anthony Brown's relationship as to why St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is his charity of choice.
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Possibilities
Life Lessons in a Texas Garage
02/21/2020
What does a garage in Texas – and the lessons learned there – have to do with cancer treatment more than 10 years ago? Everything, it seems.
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Selfless
A House Full of Hope
02/12/2020
After losing their daughter Suzy to cancer, Jack and Barbara Pavlat are dedicated to helping St. Jude find a cure for others.
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Storied Lives
Tiara Herr: Songbird
02/08/2020
As a little girl, she used to run through the halls of St. Jude, singing at the top of her lungs. Today, Tiara plays piano, writes and performs original songs, performs in musical theater, and even teaches voice lessons despite being legally deaf, an after-effect of treatment for neuroblastoma.
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Possibilities
The Eternal Optimist: Calvin's Story
02/07/2020
After being treated for a brain tumor at St. Jude, Calvin is on a mission to make other people happy.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: Chef Calvo
02/02/2020
Miami-based chef, Adrianne Calvo, takes a break from her annual feast at St. Jude to explain how she "makes it count."
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Running Toward Life
A Year After Losing Her Leg, Athlete Faces Her Fears for St. Jude Kids
01/24/2020
Angie Heuser, a 48-year-old wife and mother of two completed, the Humana Rock ‘N’ Roll Arizona 10K as a St. Jude Hero, traversing the greatest distance since getting her new prosthetic leg less than a year ago.
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Selfless
St. Jude Goes Country
01/19/2020
The country music community has been rallying around St. Jude for more than three decades, raising $850 million and counting. Here are our favorite moments from the 2020 Country Cares Seminar in Memphis.
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Possibilities
Alive and Singing
01/18/2020
Singing with country music superstar Brad Paisley has put St. Jude survivor Addie on a national stage. She’s using it as a platform to help others.
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Selfless
Behind Lady Antebellum’s Support of St. Jude, a Strong Sense of Purpose
01/18/2020
After more than a decade of devotion to the cause, Lady A honored with the Randy Owen Angels Among Us Award.
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Possibilities
Cooking with Carly: Her Triumph Story as Told Through Her Food
01/10/2020
St. Jude survivor and former chef, Carly reclaims her love of cooking and shares stories of dishes that marked her time in treatment.
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Possibilities
Sharing a Cancer Diagnosis: The Stepsisters’ Story
01/10/2020
An unbelievable set of coincidences brings two families closer together than ever during treatment for osteosarcoma at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Legacy
Danny’s Day
01/06/2020
One of the most remarkable lives of 20th Century America began on Jan. 6, 1914 — the birthdate of Danny Thomas. He achieved fame as a TV star, but his greatest role was raising the funds to build St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, on the belief that no child should die in the dawn of life.
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St. Jude Place
Get Inspired: Relive 5 St. Jude Moments from 2019
12/30/2019
From kindergarten graduation to athletic and artistic achievements, St. Jude patients inspired us in 2019. Here are five stories from the year that filled us with hope and have us looking forward to the promise of a new year.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: Chris Young
12/23/2019
Country music star Chris Young reveals his jazz roots and reconnects with a friend from St. Jude.
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St. Jude Place
St. Jude Patients Fly First Class to the North Pole on Delta Flight 1225
12/13/2019
Delta Air Lines has contributed more than $3 million to St. Jude in monetary and in-kind donations since 2010. With its spectacular Flight to the North Pole, Delta brings joy to the kids of St. Jude each holiday season.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: MatPat & Stephanie
12/13/2019
MatPat and wife Stephanie, AKA the Game Theorists, answer all the "softball" questions we can lob at them — and reveal their amazement at the work of St. Jude.
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Running Toward Life
2019 St. Jude Memphis Marathon
12/07/2019
More than 26,000 runners showed their support for the patients of St. Jude during the 2019 St. Jude Memphis Marathon.
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Running Toward Life
Signs of a Marathon
12/07/2019
Throughout the course of the St. Jude Memphis Marathon, supporters craft homemade signs of appreciation and humor to encourage the more than 26,000 runners participating.
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Running Toward Life
2019 St. Jude Memphis Marathon
12/07/2019
More than 26,000 runners zig-zag across downtown Memphis during the 2019 St. Jude Memphis Marathon
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Perspectives
How Running the Athens Marathon Showed Me the Global Heart of St. Jude
12/06/2019
Lexie Johnston is a St. Jude Hero from Memphis who recently ran the Athens Marathon. She writes about how the experience helped her realize the truly global nature of St. Jude.
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Running Toward Life
In Honor of Alexis, a Family Comes Together as Runners
12/06/2019
Six weeks ago, 15-year-old St. Jude patient Alexis passed away. Her family, including her 80-year-old grandfather, will honor her by running during the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: Jackie Aina
12/06/2019
Beauty YouTuber Jackie Aina would still be a MUA even if she wasn’t on YouTube — and she has the perfect word to describe St. Jude.
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St. Jude Place
Newest St. Jude Employees Puggle and Huckleberry Offer Furry Comfort
12/06/2019
Two specially-trained dogs at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital work with patients to help them meet clinical goals, easing fears and calming patients during challenging situations.
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Running Toward Life
Meet the Foot Soldiers Behind the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend
12/04/2019
Volunteers for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon devote time, passion and expertise toward finding a cure.
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Legacy
Legacy of a Cure: The Life of Dr. Brian Sorrentino
11/26/2019
In a race against time, Dr. Brian Sorrentino helped introduce the word 'cure' to the devastating disease known as bubble boy. He died of cancer just a week after seeing proof that his gene therapy worked.
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Selfless
A Son of Memphis, Devoted to a Cause That’s Close to Home
11/22/2019
Points of Light honors St. Jude volunteer Jason Farmer for his work in helping the hospital build relationships and raise awareness in the African-American community.
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Possibilities
After More Than Two Years of Chemo, 5-Year-Old Gets A Long-Awaited Brick
11/21/2019
Five-year-old Lily was done with treatment, as her “Straight Outta Chemo” T-shirt emphatically declared. Now she was on her way to behold a surprise, to see something she had been wanting for quite some time: a brick.
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Possibilities
Mary Browder’s LPGA moment comes during the CME Group Tour Championship
11/20/2019
Golf helped this St. Jude patient through cancer treatment. Now she plays competitively and had a place in the CME Group Tour Championship Pro-Am.
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Possibilities
The Story Behind the Photo: Gabe's First Steps
11/07/2019
In a widely shared photo, Gabe, a St. Jude patient, took his first steps without the aid of a walker at the St. Jude Walk/Run Minneapolis, nearly two years after brain surgery left him paralyzed. He was assisted by his hero, four-time Supercross champion and St. Jude supporter Ryan Dungey.
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Possibilities
St. Jude Patient Javon Shines on Game Day In Memphis
11/01/2019
Javon, his mom and his sister each were treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia at St. Jude. Now, he's a college freshman and a member of the Memphis Tigers' Mighty Sound of the South.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: Roman Reigns
10/22/2019
WWE Superstar Roman Reigns picks his dream opponents and explains his special connection with St. Jude patients.
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Running Toward Life
With New York City Marathon, St. Jude Hero Will Complete 50 Marathons in 50 States
10/18/2019
For the New York City Marathon, Steve is working toward a new goal of raising $262,000 — or $10,000 for every mile in a marathon. As Steve nears the completion of his 50-state run, his sights are set on what’s next. He knows he is not going to stop fundraising for cancer research — ever.
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Possibilities
After Facing Cancer Twice, One Family Finds a Second Home at St. Jude
10/18/2019
St. Jude successfully treated her sister. That gave Tiffany faith that the hospital could also help her son, Pepe.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: Río Roma
10/18/2019
Hermanos y músicos Rio Roma visitan St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital y hablan sobre el amor, la inspiración y su secreto para llevarse bien.
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St. Jude Inspire
St. Jude Becomes an Official Apple Music Curator
10/15/2019
Playlists created by patients and supporters of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be offered on the nation’s most used music streaming service.
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Perspectives
Songs That Help Me in Treatment and Life
10/15/2019
Paishence, 16, underwent years of physical therapy after being diagnosed with bone cancer in 2012. Now she wants to be known for her DJ skills, and was selected as one of the first St. Jude patients to curate a playlist for Apple Music.
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Perspectives
Building the Family Commons: Making a Long-time Dream Come True for St. Jude Families
10/14/2019
Janice English is a St. Jude nurse who serves as director of the Patient and Family Experience Office at St. Jude. Part of her job is bringing to life plans for the new Family Commons at St. Jude, a space created just for families to unwind and relax during treatment.
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Possibilities
Coming Home to St. Jude
10/04/2019
Khushi and her family love to visit the place of ‘big blessings’ after successful treatment for a rare cancerous tumor.
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Selfless
Carnival Cruise Line Reveals $15M Commitment for St. Jude During Day of Play
09/27/2019
After reaching its fundraising goal a year early, Carnival is ready to increase its support for St. Jude.
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St. Jude Place
Delivering Smiles: Amazon teams up with St. Jude to help kids with cancer
09/27/2019
Through its Amazon Goes Gold campaign, Amazon is supporting Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and inspiring St. Jude patients to have fun learning about science and technology.
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Running Toward Life
Training for Kona: 140.6 miles for St. Jude
09/27/2019
Triathlete Scott Sandlin has just weeks to prepare for his biggest fitness feat thus far: Representing the kids of St. Jude at IRONMAN Kona, one of the most prestigious endurance races in the world.
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Perspectives
Looking Back, Pressing Forward During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
09/27/2019
The childhood cancer survival rate has increased from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since @StJude opened. But when your child falls into the other 20 percent, then that percentage is no longer acceptable, parent Paula Head writes.
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Selfless
United for Dylan, and St. Jude
09/18/2019
Dylan Witschen is gone but not forgotten as his hometown comes together to remember his legacy and support the St. Jude Walk/Run Minneapolis.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: Leon Bridges
09/16/2019
Soul singer, songwriter and record producer Leon Bridges takes the Inspired Questions chair to answers some questions.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: Nick Eh 30
09/16/2019
YouTube and Twitch streamer Nick Eh 30 talks Lebanese food and the best Instagram accounts. Watch for a special fan cameo to close out the interview!
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Perspectives
A Poem for My Son at Nine Years Old
09/13/2019
A St. Jude parent shares the sorrows and joys — and bittersweet milestones — of raising her child after cancer.
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St. Jude Inspire
World's most powerful Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer arrives at St. Jude
09/12/2019
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has acquired the most powerful superconducting magnet in the world – part of a new tool that will help researchers see farther into cells than ever before.
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St. Jude Inspire
U.S. News & World Report focuses on global impact of childhood cancer
09/05/2019
The global challenges presented by pediatric cancer drew into sharper focus with the publication of a series of articles by U.S. News & World Report that highlighted the work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and other institutions.
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Legacy
St. Jude A to Z
09/03/2019
H is for Hope: Take an A-to-Z look at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and how it came to be.
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Perspectives
#Lifegoals: Why I'm Running 15 Marathons for St. Jude
08/30/2019
1,532. This is the number of miles I have run since I decided to take full control of my health and begin training to run 15 marathons in one year as a St. Jude Hero.
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Selfless
Hog Wild for St. Jude: Ohio Boy Raises $15,000 with Homegrown Pig
08/23/2019
Seventh-grader Diesel Pippert has become a media sensation after he raised $15,000 for St. Jude – thanks to a prime pig he raised himself.
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Selfless
Relay FM Plans Podcast Fundraiser for St. Jude
08/22/2019
The founders of podcast company Relay FM will host a first-ever, six-hour “Relay FM for St. Jude" podcastathon from the campus of St. Jude and streamed live on Twitch.
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Perspectives
The Tao of Colin: Five Things My Son Taught Us About Life
08/21/2019
In 2018, the city of Ithaca, New York celebrated the life and mourned the loss of 10-year-old Colin Hayward-Toland, its youngest police officer. His mom, Tamiko Toland, writes about the lessons Colin still teaches us about how to live life to the fullest.
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Sessions
Breaking Benjamin: Time After Time
08/21/2019
Breaking Benjamin performs an acoustic cover of "Time After Time", live at St. Jude for patients and families.
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All Access
All Access: Breaking Benjamin
08/15/2019
Breaking Benjamin talks about their influences, how music has impacted their lives and why they support St. Jude.
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Sessions
Breaking Benjamin: Until The End
08/15/2019
Breaking Benjamin performs an acoustic version of "Until the End", live at St. Jude for patients and families.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: Anh Sundstrom
08/12/2019
Anh Sundstrom, the creator of 9to5chic.com, talks San Francisco favorites, what she wears in her down time and how she's connected with the mission of St. Jude.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: Khadeen Ellis
08/05/2019
Khadeen Ellis is a "Millennial mom," creating content for YouTube, podcasts and more with her husband and three kids.
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St. Jude Inspire
New Study Sheds Light on the Scope of Childhood Cancer Worldwide
08/01/2019
With the measure known as disability-adjusted life years, health officials now can more accurately compare the burden of pediatric cancer with such other diseases as tuberculosis and HIV infection, researchers say.
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Moments
Path to the Podium
08/01/2019
A gymnast since she learned to walk, Jordyn has always been on a path to the podium. With the help of St. Jude and all those who support its life-saving mission, Jordyn is realizing her dream in the moment.
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Selfless
Par for the Cause
07/28/2019
St. Jude patients star alongside Brooks Koepka and the rest of the sport’s best at the World Golf Championships in Memphis.
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Possibilities
For the Love of Olivia
07/26/2019
She’s a 3-year-old girl facing leukemia, but not alone — Mom, Dad and her twin brother are with her every step.
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Possibilities
After Remarkable Cancer Journey, Teen Golfer Shines in a Tournament Full of Stars
07/23/2019
Having survived four bone marrow transplants with the help of St. Jude, Brennan takes his rightful place in a golf tournament full of luminaries.
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Possibilities
World Golf Championships: The Fall and Rise of Bailey
07/23/2019
Successfully treated by St. Jude, 14-year-old Bailey is the artistic inspiration behind FootJoy's custom shoes for PGA Tour pro golfer Justin Thomas.
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Possibilities
Dakota and Reid: A Pair of Aces at World Golf Championships
07/17/2019
A friendship born at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is playing out on the golf course for Dakota and Reid during the World Golf Championships FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
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Possibilities
Smyrna's Blessings: How One Teen Coped With Medulloblastoma
07/17/2019
A brain tumor interrupted Smyrna's plans for her 13th birthday, but she considers herself a better, happier person for what she’s lived through and her experiences at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Possibilities
Artist's Work Tells A Story of St. Jude
07/09/2019
One prominent painter in the Memphis art scene has found a way to use his talents to give back to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, an institution that’s helping his teenage son deal with sickle cell disease.
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Selfless
Meet the College Kids Who Are Helping the Kids of St. Jude
07/02/2019
St. Jude Inspire caught up with several college students and campus advisors and they opened up about why they support the St. Jude mission.
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Selfless
With Sunshine and Hard Work, Community Garden Comes to Life
06/25/2019
Located just north of the campus of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Uptown Community Garden is being brought back to life so it can grow vegetables, herbs and berries to supplement food sources in the neighborhood.
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Selfless
For NFL's Ben Leber, Connection to St. Jude is Personal
06/20/2019
Fifteen years after losing his nephew to brain cancer, football color commentator and former Minnesota Viking Ben Leber tells his family's story to support St. Jude.
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Selfless
Corvette Owners Drive Support for St. Jude
06/18/2019
The St. Jude Corvette Drive raises money for St. Jude and turns heads on the road from Illinois to Memphis.
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St. Jude Place
Pomp, Circumstance and Graduation
06/18/2019
The 2019 kindergarten class of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital featured thirteen youngsters donning caps and gowns, including patients from as far away as Nicaragua.
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Storied Lives
Kris Xifos: A Survivor's Survivor
06/14/2019
His young life threatened by a rare blood disorder, St. Jude patient Kris Xifos grew up to serve his country as a Marine in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Perspectives
Khadeen Ellis: How Millennials Can Use Social Media for Good
06/12/2019
Khadeen Ellis, an actress, TV host and mom of three, talks about how she learned to use her social influence to make a difference for St. Jude.
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Selfless
Singing the Praises of St. Jude
06/07/2019
Darius Rucker puts his big heart, soulful voice and fundraising muscle into his favorite cause — helping kids.
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Selfless
Chip Gaines and friends launch celebrity fundraiser for St. Jude
06/04/2019
Chip Gaines rounded up celebrity friends to create a social media fundraising competition - the #ChipInChallenge - to help the kids of St. Jude.
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St. Jude Inspire
St. Jude Awarded $35 Million Grant for Groundbreaking Flu Research
05/23/2019
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will direct a groundbreaking, federally funded effort to discover how flu affects the developing immune system in research that will aid creation of a universal flu vaccine.
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St. Jude Place
Teen Formal: A Night of Fun for St. Jude Patients
05/20/2019
Groundbreaking research and lifesaving treatment are St. Jude's hallmarks, but the hospital's annual Teen Formal is a time for friends and fun.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: DrLupo & MrsDrLupo
05/16/2019
Gaming dream team DrLupo and MrsDrLupo talk about their favorites, explain the wrong way to eat pizza and share how they found their purpose through St. Jude.
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Legacy
Jack Vosse: Leaving a Legacy for St. Jude
05/10/2019
A long-time St. Jude donor, Jack Vosse sheepishly admits he crashed the opening of the hospital in 1962. In the years since, he's learned supporting St. Jude requires no special invitation.
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Selfless
Jack Vosse: Leaving a Legacy for St. Jude
05/10/2019
A long-time St. Jude donor, Jack Vosse sheepishly admits he crashed the opening of the hospital in 1962. In the years since, he's learned supporting St. Jude requires no special invitation.
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Inspired Questions
Elizabeth Olsen
05/02/2019
Scarlet Witch, aka Wanda Maximoff, aka Elizabeth Olsen kicks off the Inspired Questions series with insight into her new hobbies, most challenging on-screen role and what moved her about St. Jude.
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Inspired Questions
Inspired Questions: Shalom Blac
05/02/2019
Shalom Blac, a beauty influencer with more than a million YouTube subscribers, answers about herself, where beauty really comes from and her first St. Jude experience.
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Running Toward Life
Football Stars Turn Fundraising Champs
05/01/2019
A team from hospital's hometown runs away with Touchdowns Against Cancer national title.
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Running Toward Life
Mission Possible: Adam's Army Sets its Sights on $1M
04/26/2019
Former St. Jude patient Adam is preparing to run the St. Jude Memphis Marathon in his mission to raise $1 million for St. Jude.
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Selfless
A Taste of Home
04/23/2019
Chef Adrianne Calvo's holiday meal for St. Jude is 'Hispanic at heart.' When she makes her special feast every year for the families of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, it's sure to include flan.
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Possibilities
Fast forward: A two-sport athlete, Owen is on course for success
04/18/2019
Owen discovered a love of running even as he was being treated for leukemia at St. Jude.
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St. Jude Inspire
A New Cure for 'Bubble Boy'
04/18/2019
Donors applaud as St. Jude announces gene therapy cure for babies with X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency.
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Possibilities
A Dancer's Dream: Aubrey Takes The Stage
04/16/2019
As a baby, Aubrey met her milestones — walking, talking — on time. When she was 3 years old, her parents enrolled her in her first dance lessons. Aubrey quickly fell in love.
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Selfless
Supercross' Ryan Dungey Becomes Fast Friends with St. Jude Patient
04/02/2019
A dirt bike-loving boy named Gabe may have lost his dream of racing because of brain cancer, but he’s gained a buddy in Supercross legend Ryan Dungey.
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Storied Lives
Aiding Syrian Refugees: A Voice for the Voiceless
03/28/2019
At 31, Sean Kenney is a veteran aid worker, helping refugees and migrants in Lebanon. His compassion stems from the hardships he faced after having a brain tumor at age 3.
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Possibilities
From Singapore to St. Jude: Zahaan's Story
03/21/2019
A series of odd, eerie coincidences propelled a sick child and his family nearly 10,000 miles from Southeast Asia to St. Jude.
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Selfless
Sweethearts for St. Jude
03/15/2019
Cade Watson’s family and his supporters in places like Chilhowie and Damascus raised more than $104,000 last year. How does this area of the Appalachians do so much?
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Storied Lives
Making Art, Making Meaning
03/13/2019
When Michelle was treated for leukemia at St. Jude 45 years ago, her chances of survival were 50 percent. Now, she makes art to show her gratitude and support the hospital where survival rates have soared to 94 percent.
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Storied Lives
Art Imitates Life for Kris Keys
03/05/2019
Fashion designer and illustrator Kris Keys first learned to love painting as a child in a hospital bed. After traveling the globe, Kris still gets inspiration from the blood disorder that’s been with her since she was born.
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Selfless
Run Rich Run
03/02/2019
NFL Network anchor Rich Eisen’s fundraising and awareness campaign for St. Jude isn’t about speed. It isn’t even about style, though he dresses in suit and tie and dons flashy cleats while running his annual 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine.
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Storied Lives
An Open Door: Cedric's Story
02/26/2019
As the son of sharecroppers in the 1960s, two-year-old Cedric faced nearly insurmountable obstacles when he developed kidney cancer. St. Jude was there to help save his life.
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Legacy
Making History at St. Jude
02/21/2019
When St. Jude opened in 1962, Danny Thomas vowed the hospital would treat patients regardless of race, religion or ability to pay. In 1968, Dr. Rudolph Jackson became one of the first black doctors at St. Jude.
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Selfless
Making History at St. Jude
02/21/2019
When St. Jude opened in 1962, Danny Thomas vowed the hospital would treat patients regardless of race, religion or ability to pay. In 1968, Dr. Rudolph Jackson became one of the first black doctors at St. Jude.
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Legacy
Architect to Stars and St. Jude
02/20/2019
Paul Williams, an African-American architect who made his name designing homes for stars like Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball, donated his services to help his friend Danny Thomas build St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Selfless
Architect to Stars and St. Jude
02/20/2019
Paul Williams, an African-American architect who made his name designing homes for stars like Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball, donated his services to help his friend Danny Thomas build St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Possibilities
The Longest Lap
02/18/2019
After a summer lost to cancer treatment, Katherine has found her way back into the swimming pool and back into the stream of high school life. She's faced bigger challenges - life and death challenges - and prevailed.
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Selfless
Feast Honors Daughter's Memory
02/01/2019
St. Jude S'travaganza — the annual feast and football watch party that's become Arkansas' largest fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital — carries on one girl's memory and raises millions to help children like her all over the world.
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Selfless
Celebrating Country Cares
01/24/2019
This year St. Jude is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Country Cares, which began after Danny Thomas approached Alabama lead singer Randy Owen. The result is nothing less than one of country music’s greatest hits ever.
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Selfless
Country Cares Turns 30
01/24/2019
2019 marks the 30th anniversary of Country Cares for St. Jude Kids. The fundraising program started by country music legend Randy Owen has raised more than $800 million for St. Jude over the last three decades.
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Selfless
The Day Danny Thomas Visited KSON
01/23/2019
If you’re telling the story of Country Cares — one of the most successful fundraising campaigns in radio history — you have to turn the dial to 103.7. San Diego’s KSON has raised millions for St. Jude and created unforgettable memories.
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Selfless
Healing and Harmony
01/17/2019
Country music fans love duets, and those famed pairings have produced some classics. But the best duet of all may be the one the genre has been singing for three decades with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Selfless
Peoria Proud
01/17/2019
You’d be hard-pressed to find a place more in step with St. Jude than the Illinois city behind the Memphis to Peoria Run. It started small — a handful of runners, a motorhome, a couple of vans and a crazy notion. Today, it's raised $56.2 million in its history.
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Storied Lives
'The Royal Wedding of St. Jude'
01/17/2019
Lindsey Wilkerson and Joel Alsup — cancer survivors, co-workers and friends since childhood — were married on the campus of St. Jude, a hospital that didn’t simply heal them but saved their lives and shaped them, in profound ways.
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Storied Lives
'You're The Reason I Built This Hospital'
01/17/2019
Danny Thomas said it would be worth building St. Jude Children's Research Hospital if it saved just one child’s life. He might have been talking about an Arkansas country boy named Dwight Tosh. Tosh was St. Jude patient number 17.
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Possibilities
Running, Resilience and a 'Robot Leg'
01/17/2019
Mack is a boy in motion. He runs and jumps and tumbles as much as any 9-year-old. He's also a cancer survivor and amputee, but that becomes an afterthought in his day-to-day life, at school and on the basketball court.
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Possibilities
Nick's Song: Heart and Hard Truths
01/17/2019
He was a quiet kid with a gift for basketball — and a cancer diagnosis. Now, he's a teenager transformed, rapping his St. Jude story with survivor songs full of rhyme and raw emotion, a soundtrack to a teenager's two-and-a-half year journey through darkness to light.
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St. Jude Place
Music Strikes Chord with Patients
01/17/2019
As a music therapist, Amy Love will tell you music is not only a necessary part of treatment. It’s a learning tool, a coping mechanism, a creative outlet, and a sure-fire way to spark that sweetest of sounds — children laughing, playing and having fun.
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St. Jude Place
It's How They Roll
01/17/2019
St. Jude’s iconic red wagons are all around the hospital, these vehicles of hope and transport, these symbols of childhood and of the St. Jude philosophy of tending to the patient’s emotional as well as physical state.
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Moments
Nick Reclaims His Dream
01/17/2019
Nick was a rising talent in the basketball community until a cancer diagnosis interrupted his dreams.
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Moments
Three Generations of Tayde
01/17/2019
At 7 years old, Tayde was diagnosed with leukemia. She and her family traveled from Mexico to receive treatment at St. Jude. Today, with her cancer in remission, Tayde is grateful to be able to give back to the hospital where her life was saved.
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Moments
Unfinished Business
01/17/2019
At 15 years old, Chandler was just about to begin training for a half-marathon when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. After 2-plus years of treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, he's finally about to toe the starting line.
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Moments
Austin's Dream Pick
01/17/2019
St. Jude patient Austin announced the Denver Broncos' first pick at the 2018 NFL Draft.
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Moments
Hailey Takes the Spotlight
01/17/2019
St. Jude patient Hailey twice battled cancer. She has lost close friends to the same dreaded disease. Now her courageous fight and incredible voice have earned her an invitation to take her biggest stage yet for the moment of a lifetime.
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Running Toward Life
A Race Like No Other
01/17/2019
The St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is an unforgettable homecoming for everyone involved — when the St. Jude family reconnects with one another, encourages kids currently undergoing treatment and honors those who didn’t survive.
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Running Toward Life
One Big Family
11/29/2018
They first met in New York City, at a photo shoot for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital — two families on separate cancer journeys, but with so much common ground over which to bond.
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Selfless
Little Minden Leads the Way
02/12/2018
Looking for the very image of a quaint Southern town? Visit Minden, La. (Pop. 12,577). But sleepy? Not Minden. It’s too busy raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with over four decades of devotion to the hospital.
