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.
April 30, 2020 • 3 min
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Possibilities
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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Possibilities
Lifelong challenges haven't dulled Caleb's love of music and people
Mom says graduating senior has taken "so many knocks" but always bounces back.
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Perspectives
No cap or gown, but ready for tomorrow just the same
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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Selfless
Charity Born of Tragedy
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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Storied Lives
Kris Xifos: A Survivor's Survivor
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.
