Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital honors the contributions and influence the AANHPI community has on its mission while sharing the stories of the children and families St. Jude serves.
April 15, 2025 • 1 min
Stories
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For Vietnam’s dad, St. Jude ‘is a very special place’
Vietnam's story: From a rare brain tumor diagnosis at age 6 to a high school student, thanks to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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House of Hope
Foundation in Philippines collaborates with St. Jude to help children with cancer.
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St. Jude dad, Amit, making the most of a second chance
He had four car spa businesses in different cities that got most of his attention. His wife often reminded him to slow down and to spend time with his two young children. The first year of Bella’s life, Amit recalled traveling a lot which prevented him from being there for many of Bella’s developmental milestones.
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What a mother’s love will do for patient of St. Jude
From the moment Megan saw the photograph from the adoption agency, she knew she would do anything for her new daughter — including help save her life.
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St. Jude supporter Arsh Pal embraces Diwali with acts of kindness
In Chicago, Arsh Pal’s home shines bright for Diwali, celebrating light over darkness. Arsh, a St. Jude supporter, sells his paintings to help kids with cancer
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Cancer survivor vows to ‘look after every kid with cancer in India’
CanKids, a charity dedicated to kids with cancer in India, works with St. Jude so more kids live.
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Women Who Inspire: Surekha Murti-Fehr
Surekha Murti-Fehr's inspiring journey from battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia at St. Jude to becoming a dedicated lymphedema therapist for breast cancer patients.
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Inspiring Determination: St. Jude patient finishes his first 5K to raise money for research hospital.
Join Ayaan on his inspiring journey at the St. Jude Memphis Marathon® as he conquers the 5K course with determination and a smile.
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This Diwali, St. Jude is ‘a blessing’ for Aditya
Aditya, a 4-year-old diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, finds hope and treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital after a difficult journey.
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Family emerges from ‘dark place’ of cancer diagnosis together, stronger thanks to St. Jude
Riku was treated for medulloblastoma, a brain tumor, at 3 years old. Today, this caring and kind boy is back home in Japan, playing soccer and attending school.
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Leticia Barr: Inspiring younger generations
Leticia Barr's main goal in life is to inspire younger generations. She wants her kids to understand the world — and her support of St. Jude is part of the process of teaching them.
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New York volunteer finds inspiration in his father's 9/11 service
After his father died of cancer, New York City volunteer Kevin Dong was inspired to give his all to help St. Jude kids.
