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May 14, 2025 • 3 min

May 14, 2025 • 3 min
Katherine Zanone opened her home — and her heart — to the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Her family took it from there. ilies.
Sandra Kitt’s passion for storytelling became a lifeline for St. Jude families.
“St. Jude is near and dear to this community,” said team captain Daphne McKee.
St. Jude Storied Lives brings you intimate conversations with the patients and families of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It’s hosted by Joel Alsup. He was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, when he was 7 years old.
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.
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.