St. Jude hosts Survivors’ Day

Photography by Biomedical Communications, September 10, 2016

St. Jude welcomed survivors and their guests to campus September 10 as part of Survivors’ Day activities. More than 500 people attended the fun-filled Saturday event that included a variety of carnival games and entertainment, as well as health information.

Both current patients and long-term survivors attended the event, where James R. Downing, MD, St. Jude president and chief executive officer, welcomed attendees and provided a hospital update. A survivor recognition and awards ceremony followed Downing’s presentation.

  • James R. Downing, MD, St. Jude president and chief executive officer, addresses attendees.

    James R. Downing, MD, St. Jude president and chief executive officer, addresses attendees.
  • A patient watches the presentation for Survivor
  • Dr. Downing gives a presentation for Survivor
  • Several of the longest-living survivors visit with Downing.

    Several of the longest-living survivors visit with Downing.
  • A man signs up for Survivor
  • A train rides around Survivor
  • Cancer survivors attend Survivor
  • People sitting at tables during Survivor
  • Tyler, Alyssa and Luca participate in the pork chop relay.

    Tyler, Alyssa and Luca participate in the pork chop relay.
  • Zoe enjoys a snack during the event.

    Zoe enjoys a snack during the event.
  • Survivor Cara participates in a face-painting activity during Survivors’ Day festivities.

    Survivor Cara participates in a face-painting activity during Survivors’ Day festivities.
  • Lisa shares a moment with her children, JaKayla and Javon, during the event.

    Lisa shares a moment with her children, JaKayla and Javon, during the event.

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