St. Jude honors sibling stars

Photography by Biomedical Communications, June 8, 2015

The brothers and sisters of patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital were recently recognized for their important contributions to their families during the annual Sibling Star Day event. With a theme of “Game On,” the event was coordinated by the hospital’s Child Life Program and featured a day of games and fun for siblings ages 4 to 19. 

Siblings kicked off the ceremonies with a red-carpet walk from the entrance of the Patient Care Center to the Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavilion. Employees and volunteers lined the route, cheering and applauding the honorees. Inside the pavilion, siblings and their families enjoyed lunch and a recognition ceremony. Siblings received star-shaped trophies to honor their contributions as part of the patient care team.

In addition, participants enjoyed a variety of fun activities and played oversized board games.

  • Sister Jillian walking the red carpet

    Employees and volunteers cheer as Jillian walks down the red carpet to participate in Sibling Star Day.
  • Brother, Trenton, walking the red carpet

    Trenton proudly displays his sign.
  • Patient brother walking the red carpet
  • Patient siblings Syniah Porterfield and Braden Davis walking the red carpet

    Syniah and Braden stroll down the red carpet.
  • James Downing high-fiving patient sibling London Wood

    St. Jude President and Chief Executive Officer James R. Downing, MD, greets London.
  • Patient brother walking the red carpet
  • Patient sister Amelia Colas walking the red carpet

    Amelia joins the procession to the Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavilion.
  • Patient brother walking the red carpet
  • Sibling Day
  • St. Jude Star Sibling Trophy
  • Patient siblings bowling

    The fun continues in the pavilion with a variety of games and activities.
  • Patient siblings bowling
  • Patient siblings bowling
  • Amy Kennedy passing trophies

    Child Life Specialist Amy Kennedy distributes trophies.
  • Amy Kennedy passes out a trophy to patient brother Edward

    Sibling Edward accepts a trophy honoring his contributions to the patient care team.
  • Amy Kennedy passes out a trophy to patient sister Lily

    Lily celebrates her award.
  • Shawn Brasher giving a speech

    Child Life Specialist Shawn Brasher speaks during the event.
  • Patient siblings Brayden, Ashley, Mack and Jillian playing jenga
  • Patient siblings playing jenga
  • Patient siblings playing a giant board game

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