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.
June 04, 2020 • 2 min
June 04, 2020 • 2 min
After Beckett was treated for brain cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, his family doesn’t take anything for granted.
Aditya, a 4-year-old diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, finds hope and treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital after a difficult journey.
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.