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Maelin-KateRawry the Tiger
Full of sparkle, imagination, and joy, Maelin-Kate is a young creator who finds reasons to celebrate the everyday — new art supplies, a butterfly in the backyard, or spaghetti for dinner. Adopted from China in 2017 by Megan and Paul, she was later diagnosed with Fanconi anemia, an inherited blood disorder that can lead to bone marrow failure and increases cancer risk. Referred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, she received a bone marrow transplant in 2019 that resulted in normal blood cell production, and St. Jude continues to monitor her health.
Her creativity shines through both her art and her storytelling. Maelin-Kate dreamed up a “Galaxy Tiger” named “Rawry” — a cute yet ferocious protector sent to battle germs, disease, and cancer, using rainbow magic that shoots from his palms and forms a shield. In her vision, Rawry streaks through space with shimmering rainbow stripes and runs with a powerful tiger crew. Outside of art, she loves dancing, swimming, reading, math, and anything sparkly — and she’s helped raise more than $20,000 for St. Jude through a lemonade stand.
LunaTaffy the Dog
A young artist with a bright, curious eye for the world, Luna uses drawing to capture the people, animals, and landscapes that make her happiest. Even with the limitations of her eyesight, she finds creative ways to express what she sees and feels — often filling paper and canvas with joyful color, playful details, and scenes inspired by everyday wonder. Her work frequently features friendly faces, nature, and animals; butterflies are a favorite subject because they reflect the movement, imagination, and happiness that show up throughout her art. She has also drawn a dog inspired by her experiences with therapy dogs at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Born in Guatemala, Luna was diagnosed as a toddler with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). After treatment and a relapse in 2019, she was referred to St. Jude, where she has participated in multiple clinical trials and received a range of therapies, including stem cell transplants and CAR T-cell therapy. She learned English while in Memphis, loves math, and enjoys LEGO®, Pokémon, and video games. She returned to Guatemala in 2025.
TyMonster & Alien
Artist and baker Ty discovered early that creativity can be both comfort and joy. When he was 2, a photo revealed an unusual whiteness in his right eye; soon, scans confirmed retinoblastoma, and he was referred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for care. Throughout treatment, Ty often turned to art for reassurance, and his St. Jude nurses made sure he had art supplies after every procedure — fueling a creative habit that stayed with him as he grew.
By age 7, Ty expanded his artistry into the kitchen, using his drawing skills to frost elaborate sugar cookies — snow globes and Christmas trees for the holidays, multicolored hearts for Valentine’s Day, and daisies and butterflies for birthdays. Today, he’s the kind of confident creator who can open the cabinets and make a meal from whatever he finds. Beyond art and baking, Ty excels at basketball and loves to play golf, bringing the same focus and imagination to every new challenge.
EthanFever Fighter
In 2010, while undergoing chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 8-year-old Ethan drew a bold, caped superhero in red and orange with flames shooting from his head. He named him “The Fever Fighter,” a character born from the reality that fevers could send him back to the hospital when treatment weakened his immune system. A lifelong superhero fan, Ethan modeled the cape after icons like Superman and built a hero who could withstand what patients like him could not.
Now 22 and a recent college graduate, Ethan has watched his childhood creation become a powerful symbol of patient courage in St. Jude fundraising and awareness – most notably as the mascot of St. Jude PLAY LIVE for gamers and content creators. The Fever Fighter appears on digital graphics and a wide range of merchandise, from T-shirts and pins to a coveted vinyl figure. Through it all, Ethan remembers drawing, gaming with his twin Cooper, and being able to “still be a kid.”
From Rawry the Tiger to the Fever Fighter, our St. Jude Play Live characters were all based on patient art! Press "start" to learn about the artists and see the drawings that inspired their creation.