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

April 30, 2020 • 3 min
For St. Jude patients like Eri'Elle, Caleb and Yara, kindergarten graduation is an extra special milestone.
Romeo has returned to school and his dad is cherishing every moment together.
St. Jude Connections brings together folks who have a link to St. Jude, but may not otherwise be connected. Many are supporters. Some are patients and families, doctors and researchers. Every one of them has a unique story to tell.
For young people, helping others is a natural response. It’s reflexive. They see a child hurting and it triggers something. We’ve collected the stories of several young people who’ve made the St. Jude mission their own.
The Memphis Zoo is highlighting the stories of St. Jude families by pairing lively patient and sibling artworks featuring some of the animals in zoo exhibitions.