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
August 06, 2020 • 3 min
August 06, 2020 • 3 min
At 7, he was treated for cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. Now 17, he’s inspiring others with his approach to life.
She was treated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for a cancerous brain tumor at 5. Now 11, she’s enjoying all the moments her moms were scared she wouldn’t get.
For most of 18 months, Nicole and her daughter Natalie have made St. Jude their home while Natalie receives treatment for neuroblastoma.
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.