Current, former patients return to St. Jude for Survivors’ Day

Photography by Biomedical Communications, September 9, 2017

Hundreds of survivors and their families returned to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital campus September 9 for a celebration filled with reunions, reflections and a rodeo-themed day of camaraderie.

Both current patients and long-term survivors attended Survivors’ Day, where Charles Roberts, MD, PhD, St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center director and executive vice president, welcomed the guests and provided updates on hospital activities and progress. A survivor recognition and awards ceremony followed the presentation.

The event’s featured speaker was physician Wendy Harpham, MD, a 26-year cancer survivor, best-selling author and nationally recognized presenter.

Activities included a variety of rodeo and Western-themed games, live music, a photo booth with props, group photos of the survivors by decade of diagnosis and a barbecue lunch.

  • St. Jude patient siblings stand together for Survivors

    Siblings Javon and Kayla arrive at Survivors’ Day.
  • A woman kisses a St. Jude survivor on the forehead.
  • A woman and St. Jude survivor walk away from the camera with their arms around each other.
  • Debbie Crom and a St. Jude patient survivor hug.

    Debbie Crom, of St. Jude Cancer Survivorship, hugs a returning survivor.
  • A St. Jude patient survivor gets a giveaway during the event.

    Peter Mercredi, PhD, of St. Jude Therapeutics Production and Quality, welcomes Arianna to the event.
  • A woman takes a selfie with two children.
  • Two St. Jude patient survivors smile for the camera.

    Survivors and cousins Tyler and Alyssa pause for a photo.
  • The St. Jude After Completion of Therapy Clinic director, Tim Folse, hugs two women.

    Tim Folse, MD (center), of St. Jude Cancer Survivorship, greets arriving participants.
  • The St. Jude After Completion of Therapy Clinic director hugs a man.
  • Wendy Harpham is at the podium speaking for the event.

    Wendy Harpham, MD, shares her story during the event.
  • A wide view of Wendy Harpham speaking at the event.
  • Three children smile together in cowboy outfits.
  • Emily Hines smiles with a St. Jude patient survivor sitting in her lap.

    Emily and Mabry enjoy the activities.
  • A family poses with silly props in front of a green screen.

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