Celebrating the qualities of motherhood on Mother’s Day
St. Jude moms are emblematic of mothers everywhere. When needed, they meet the moment through strength, care, resilience, resourcefulness and the thousand other characteristics that make a mom.

April 13, 2023 • 1 min
Stories
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'We found something on his brain’
Mom comforts son, Hudson, through cancer treatment at St. Jude.
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El mejor obsequio que recibió esta madre vino de St. Jude
Llegué con mi hijo, Carlos, a St. Jude el 10 de mayo. Era el Día de la Madre en mi tierra natal de El Salvador, un día en que las madres normalmente se despiertan con sonrisas y abrazos de sus hijos. Éste era muy diferente.
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A Mother’s Day wish fulfilled thanks to St. Jude
I arrived with my son, Carlos, at St. Jude on May 10. It was Mother’s Day in my native land of El Salvador, a day mothers normally wake up to smiles and hugs from their children. This one was very different.
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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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It’s not about the cards, candy or flowers — ‘He is my gift’
For Mother’s Day, St. Jude mom Erika celebrates all the little moments with her son after treatment
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‘My child has cancer’
Mother’s online diary chronicles Rinoa’s treatment at St. Jude
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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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Long-term Hodgkin lymphoma survivor reflects on her life 50 years after her treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Robin Segal is a mother and grandmother, living an active life and treasuring her time with family.
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When Alabama allergies weren't the cause of Devin's symptoms, St. Jude was there for us
In 2013, Danielle was a busy single mom suddenly launched into the unknown by her son's cancer diagnosis. Here she reflects on that chaotic time and shares what it’s like on the other side.
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Ellee and mom Shauna
Even though she felt so ill, St. Jude patient Ellee looked forward to one thing — receiving a daily dose of encouraging messages.
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Abraham and mom Andrea
Love for each other eased this family through childhood cancer treatment.
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Honoring St. Jude moms
In praise of moms, the unsung heroes of St. Jude. They’ve been preparing their kids for the unexpected all along.
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Celebrating the moms who face the unknown of childhood cancer with empathy and determination
Two moms experience different outcomes for their children, and look to St. Jude to ensure no mothers anywhere have to face the same.
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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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How far one mother would go
Racing time, fearful mom crosses a border to solve medical mystery as her son grows ill back home in Moldova.
Videos
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Mom & daughter: a cancer journey taken hand-in-hand
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital helped this family survive life’s darkest moments to arrive at the most joyous of occasions.
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Thanks to St. Jude research, Carrie celebrates life, looks forward to parenthood
A protocol developed at St. Jude made it possible for Carrie to be treated at her local hospital. Today, she works in support of St. Jude, “the best humanity has to offer.”
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Born with sickle cell disease, Za’Mya thrives in care of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Mom credits St. Jude for the life her daughter is able to lead and includes its supporters among her family and village.
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St. Jude continues to chart progress in how to understand and treat sickle cell disease
Pioneering work in St. Jude labs provides "promising" path to a cure using gene editing.
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St. Jude keeps Eliza giggling
Mom and dad felt hopeless when their 4-month-old ‘ray of sunshine’ was diagnosed with retinoblastoma. St. Jude gave them hope and years of memories ahead.
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Reid’s St. Jude journey is a quilt of stories, lessons and triumphs
This family wasn’t planning for childhood cancer — no family does — but St. Jude was here for them and became their ‘saving grace.’
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When she lost her life to cancer, 9-year-old Carson left her piggy bank to St. Jude.
Inspired by her actions, her mom encourages others to be drops that 'ripple out' to help cure childhood cancer.
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Charlotte has changed her mother's life, and her outlook. 'She made me a mom,' and then 'a cancer mom.'
When 7-year-old Charlotte was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, her treatment plan at St. Jude was tailored to her particular subtype of medulloblastoma, giving her a second chance at life. Her mother, Barbara, tells their story.
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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.
