A cancer diagnosis is the start of an odyssey for patients and their families. They’ll need courage, hope, strength and an indomitable spirit, but the caregivers of St. Jude are with them every step of the way. With this series, you can follow along.
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Like son, like father: St. Jude dad hopes to be like cancer survivor son
As he gets ready to send his son, Pete, off to college, St. Jude dad Jeff is thankful for a life that almost never was.
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St. Jude dads' bond forged through shared worry and hope
With their daughters in treatment, Dan and David relied on each other for support, found friendship through common experience.
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Nuevo tratamiento ofrece esperanza ante un devastador diagnóstico de tumor cerebral para una niña de 6 años
Luego de un largo tratamiento, Lizzie ha vuelto a casa en Texas; empezó la escuela y, siguiendo los pasos de sus hermanos, aspira a convertirse en triatleta.
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Mothers' Day: Honoring the moms of St. Jude
Being a mom is hard. Being a St. Jude mom requires a strength many didn't know they had ... until the day they needed it. Read their stories.
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New treatment offers hope for devastating brain tumor diagnosis for 6-year-old girl
Lizzie is back home in Texas going to school, participating in jiu-jitsu, and hoping to become a triathlete just like her older brother and sister.
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St. Jude patient Kamryn shares big personality with the world
Melissa looks up to and admires her son, thanks St. Jude for giving her hope.
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Karate set the foundation; St. Jude helped Zoe achieve her goals
After treatment for a brain tumor, Zoe’s determination and positive attitude led her to realize her dream of becoming a champion.
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St. Jude cancer survivor Katherin takes no day for granted
Diagnosed with cancer at 19, Katherin made it through treatment thanks to her family, her faith and St. Jude.
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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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After treatment for leukemia at St. Jude, Luna looks to the stars
Luna aspires to be a doctor, teacher, physical therapist and now an astronaut, all careers inspired by her time at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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During treatment at St. Jude for kidney cancer, Bailey dreamed of what she'd be when she grew up
Now that she is done with treatment, Bailey has her sights set on a law career and being in the Marine Corps, just like her dad.
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St. Jude mother, worried her son would be forgotten, realizes he left a legacy.
Amelia Salas lost one son to cancer. She’s counting on what St. Jude researchers and doctors are learning from genetic testing to save another.
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St. Jude mother watches son go from crawling in pain because of cancer to running a half marathon
'All I could think of is that they had just saved my niece’s life... They’re gonna save his.'
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As Elaina undergoes treatment for a second tumor, St. Jude is a constant
Six-year-old Elaina has a genetic condition that pre-disposes her to cancer throughout her life. For families like hers, St. Jude is a lifeline of continuing care.
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Cancer treatment at St. Jude was lifesaving for Ava, life-changing for her family
After medulloblastoma treatment, fresh promise and new priorities.
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Una victoria contra el cáncer y una celebración de Navidad como ninguna otra
Después de pasar ocho meses luchando contra la leucemia, Mikayla podrá celebrar su segundo cumpleaños en casa
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First a St. Jude supporter through Best Buy, now a St. Jude dad
After visiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Mark Lavoie learned: The family you’re helping may someday be your own.
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A victory against cancer and a holiday celebration like no other
With their daughter back home, Marlene and Juan Manuel are looking forward to a Christmas filled with food, family and the giggles of little Mikayla.
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Avyan got treatment at St. Jude while his parents got a 'huge relief mentally' from medical bills
"It’s a huge, huge blessing," says his mother. "It’s like a holy place for me.”
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St. Jude cancer survivor shines in international paraclimbing competitions
After treatment for Ewing sarcoma, Micah discovered a love of climbing and a path to an identity beyond his battle with cancer.
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Immunocompromised during COVID-19, Luxe came to St. Jude for a cure
Luxe had a failing immune system as the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world. St. Jude helped heal her and kept her safe.
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Jace sets the pace after cancer as an infant
The treatment team at St. Jude made sure Jace's future mobility remained a priority.
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St. Jude patient Kenzie honored as FedEx 'Purple Eagle' patient
After being treated at St. Jude for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Kenzie is 'a normal teenager' looking forward to a future helping other cancer patients.
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Caring, compassionate Colton lost a kidney to cancer, but never lost heart
Throughout treatment at St. Jude, Colton focused on his concern for others. Now, he says, 'I can be a kid again.'
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Possibilities: Mayela
Kid entrepreneur Mayela brings verve to her time at St. Jude as her family finds relief during her leukemia treatment
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Hayley Arceneaux’s St. Jude journey: From cancer patient to astronaut
Hayley Arceneaux was treated at St. Jude for osteosarcoma. Now, she’s going to represent the research hospital in space. This is her St. Jude journey.
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Military family finds community of care for 2-year old at St. Jude
Griffin's family has lived all over the world, and found a new meaning for home while he was receiving treatment for leukemia
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Hazel is colorful, creative and cancer-free after treatment at St. Jude
St. Jude's science helped Hazel overcome leukemia; her art celebrates the journey.
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St. Jude making progress to subdue sickle cell disease
New advances have increased the life-expectancy for patients born with the blood disorder, and researchers now are driving toward cure.
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Caleb's 'spectacular' podcast of hope
Longtime St. Jude patient hopes to inspire others, especially those with special needs, to persevere and achieve goals.
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St. Jude Inspire Sports: Jake's Take on the NFL draft, with guest Fletcher
Jake interviews Fletcher about his love for the Cleveland Browns, connection with Jarvis Landry and the impact of St. Jude
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From Syria to St. Jude, a refugee recounts a harrowing journey to save his son
In desperation, Hussam knocked on every door he could think of after his son was diagnosed with eye cancer, and found help in an unlikely place.
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Aspen's family finds kindness, joy at St. Jude
During treatment for cancer, Aspen still has time for play
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Elliott favors fun over fear during cancer treatment
When he was diagnosed with leukemia, St. Jude made a tumultuous time easier for the whole family
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Active and nature-loving Alexander receives specialized treatment for brain cancer
At 7 years old, Alexander brings joy to all at St. Jude
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Even cancer didn't dim Azalea's 'sunny' spirit when she was diagnosed as a 2 year old
Her parents laud St. Jude for helping them reclaim the life and family they so cherish
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When he lost his right eye to cancer, Ty drew and baked for comfort, but also to help St. Jude
Ty's creativity has raised thousands and helps him connect with others to support St. Jude.
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'Spicy' St. Jude patient rebounds from leukemia
Mom is encouraged by Eleanor's unwavering spirit
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She had to learn to walk again after cancer surgery. Now Caitlin Adkins is an athlete and inspiration.
CrossFit community gives childhood cancer survivor and St. Jude a 'lift'.
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Through past and present, the Spence family holds strong ties with St. Jude
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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Faith defines Selah's St. Jude journey
A family pulls together through the unimaginable
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St. Jude Inspire Sports: Jake's Take on the big game
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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From doubt to success: How Azalea's parents found the beginning of great things at St. Jude
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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St. Jude patient Faith lives up to her name
She brought a can-do attitude to even the hardest days of cancer treatment.
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Three patients, three protocols: Making progress through cancer research
The stories of Brian, Caleb and Mason highlight the progress St. Jude continues to make in treating ALL, the most common form of childhood cancer.
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St. Jude patient Smyrna becomes a Cook to Follow on Allrecipes
She teaches us how to make a pineapple cake, and why pineapple might be the most inspiring fruit of all.
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Allrecipes names St. Jude patient Reed a 'Cook to Follow'
Follow along as he makes his favorite deep dish pizza.
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From minister to medical, Ryan takes a journey of faith
Ryan Pattat was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 7 years old. His story, and his faith, have inspired others.
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St. Jude Inspire Sports: Jake's Take with special guest, Oni
Jake and St. Jude teen patient Oni talk Seahawks v. Bills, brain cancer treatment and recovery
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A tale of Christmas past
Each year, Kaylee's family remembers the journey that brought them where they are today.
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El amor de una madrina fortalece el espíritu de un paciente de St. Jude
Melissa y Jenny, unidas por la amistad y su lucha contra el cáncer en St. Jude, se apoyan mutuamente.
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The kid with the magic smile
Cameron 's positive approach to cancer treatment encouraged everyone around him.
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No place like home
A cancerous brain tumor separated Aubree from her family, but only temporarily.
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A grandfather's legacy of cancer research gives his grandson hope
Dr. Charles Pratt spent decades researching pediatric cancer at St. Jude. Now, his family is getting hope from the hospital where he made his life's work.
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The love of a madrina lifts up cancer patient at St. Jude
Best friends Melissa and Jenny, whose boys had cancer at St. Jude years apart, provide support for one another.
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"Chemo was tough, but I was tougher."
After cancer treatment at St. Jude, Emma is back to cheerleading.
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Oni's story: Gratitude is the game plan
Despite their son's cancer diagnosis, Oni's family has found many reasons to be thankful, including for his treatment plan at St. Jude.
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St. Jude Inspire Sports: Jake's Take on pro football
Jake Marshall, a St. Jude patient and aspiring broadcaster, looks back at the first half of the football season.
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St. Jude patient Lila chooses the positive
She faced a recurrence of acute myeloid leukemia, and a bone marrow transplant, with maturity beyond her years.
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Pops and his mom find joy in a milestone, along with his St. Jude care team
Finding a way to celebrate safely is a small triumph in itself.
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A curious mind
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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Prayers answered: After surviving childhood cancer, St. Jude patient heads to college
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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Best days ever
St. Jude patient and 'old soul' Maelin-Kate stays positive and sees beauty everywhere even as she goes through treatment.
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Drawn to her light
Melanie brings her boundless positivity to bear during cancer treatment.
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La historia de Bertha: Creció recibiendo tratamiento para el cáncer
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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Cindy doesn't just look on the bright side, she lives it
Her zest for life is undiminished by cancer treatment.
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Taking aim at life's greatest challenges
St. Jude patient Emily finds focus, relaxation while excelling in trap shooting.
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Sierra, St. Jude and a tumor named Gertrude
Diagnosed with a brain tumor at 15, Sierra gave her nemesis a name and devoted herself to defeating it.
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Heart of an IRONMAN: St. Jude dad trains with the help of his son
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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Becoming Bertha: Growing up through cancer treatment
Undergoing cancer treatment for a second time at 16, Bertha found makeup and music to be outlets for self-expression.
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Spunky, sassy Cassidy weathers the storm of childhood cancer like a champ
Mom put at ease by doctors and nurses who fight for her baby every day
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Victoria y el arte de la compasión
Los cuadros de Victoria desbordan un positivismo que contradice todo lo que ha tenido que pasar.
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Clayton scores a win against cancer at St. Jude
Victory didn't come easy, but he channeled his love for sports to a competition against cancer
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Love, positivity and ice cream sundaes — St. Jude patient Victoria brings her art to the World Golf Championships
TaylorMade putter covers at WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational feature patients’ inspired works of art
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World Golf Championships: Justin Thomas, St. Jude patient Nate are together, every step of the way
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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Making Memories for Max
A young boy losing his vision to cancer experienced a year's worth of sights in a matter of weeks.
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The Challenge and 'the Champion'
Hender and family face soft tissue cancer at St. Jude.
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Smiling Through the Pain
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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Cancer, Eat Her Dust
Four-year-old St. Jude cancer survivor follows in family’s motocross tracks
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Focused on Healing, Focused on Each Other
Two-year-old Marina faces eye cancer with family surrounding her, joy in her heart
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The Power of Family Keeps Abraham Strong
Love for each other eased this family through childhood cancer treatment.
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An Ivy League student in a class of her own
Diagnosed with sickle cell in utero, Courtney faced obstacles with the help of St. Jude, mom
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Yamila Gains Her Strength From Her Heart
Ten years after a long series of cancer treatments began, Yamila continues to lead a life full of joy.
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With St. Jude Red Carpet for Hope postponed, St. Jude brain tumor survivor pivots to prom
As a dedicated supporter of St. Jude, Minnesota teen Marit found a way to continue fundraising even after her family's annual event was put on hold.
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Lifelong challenges haven't dulled Caleb's love of music and people
Mom says graduating senior has taken "so many knocks" but always bounces back.
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Sebastian Returns to the Game
Brain cancer threatened Sebastian's normally boisterous spirit, but with St. Jude his family found their way through.
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Caleb's Cause
St. Jude childhood cancer survivor wants to improve healthcare in his native Bahamas
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Kate Takes Flight
Years after losing her leg to cancer at St. Jude, pre-med college student wins awards for gymnastics.
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Take Five Together #forStJude
On May 5th we hosted a fun and engaging livestream event, inviting audiences everywhere to Take 5 Together #forStJude and enjoy a moment to sing, dance, laugh and give back.
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Alana's Zest for Life
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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A shout-out to his hometown Browns and St. Jude at the NFL Draft
St. Jude patient Fletcher appears in recorded announcement to air during the NFL Draft broadcast.
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Keegan's True Strength
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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In a League of His Own
Brody nears the end of chemo and seeks a normal life, then baseball glory.
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For St. Jude Patient Dakota, Life is Coming Up Aces
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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Saving Bella: Toddler Gets a Second Chance at St. Jude
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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Best Buddies: A Lifetime of Friendship that Started at St. Jude
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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After Losing Part of Her Leg to Cancer, 8-Year-Old Pedals for St. Jude
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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Life Lessons in a Texas Garage
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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The Eternal Optimist: Calvin's Story
After being treated for a brain tumor at St. Jude, Calvin is on a mission to make other people happy.
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Alive and Singing
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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Cooking with Carly: Her Triumph Story as Told Through Her Food
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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Sharing a Cancer Diagnosis: The Stepsisters’ Story
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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After More Than Two Years of Chemo, 5-Year-Old Gets A Long-Awaited Brick
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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Mary Browder’s LPGA moment comes during the CME Group Tour Championship
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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The Story Behind the Photo: Gabe's First Steps
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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St. Jude Patient Javon Shines on Game Day In Memphis
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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After Facing Cancer Twice, One Family Finds a Second Home at St. Jude
St. Jude successfully treated her sister. That gave Tiffany faith that the hospital could also help her son, Pepe.
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Coming Home to St. Jude
Khushi and her family love to visit the place of ‘big blessings’ after successful treatment for a rare cancerous tumor.
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For the Love of Olivia
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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After Remarkable Cancer Journey, Teen Golfer Shines in a Tournament Full of Stars
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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World Golf Championships: The Fall and Rise of Bailey
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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Dakota and Reid: A Pair of Aces at World Golf Championships
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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Smyrna's Blessings: How One Teen Coped With Medulloblastoma
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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Artist's Work Tells A Story of St. Jude
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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Fast forward: A two-sport athlete, Owen is on course for success
Owen discovered a love of running even as he was being treated for leukemia at St. Jude.
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A Dancer's Dream: Aubrey Takes The Stage
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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From Singapore to St. Jude: Zahaan's Story
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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The Longest Lap
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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Running, resilience and a 'robot leg'
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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Nick's Song: Heart and Hard Truths
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.
