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He is a smart, wildly imaginative boy who loves spending time with his family.

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St. Jude patient Quincy

St. Jude patient, Quincy
 
 
 
 
St. Jude patient Quincy.
 

Quincy's story

In 2018, Quincy started experiencing stomach issues that got increasingly worse. His parents, Karla and Quinton, took him to the pediatrician. The doctor felt something was wrong, but couldn’t pinpoint it, so he ordered an ultrasound.

Later that afternoon, Quincy’s parents received devastating news: Quincy had a tumor on his kidney and needed to go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

 
 
 
St. Jude patient Quincy.
 

“At that moment, I just went numb,” Quincy's dad, Quinton, recalled. “I couldn’t move. I didn’t know what to think.”

But the moment Quincy’s family arrived at St. Jude, they felt hope. 

 
 
St. Jude patient Quincy.
 

“As soon as we walked in, the staff was ready for us,” Quincy’s mom, Karla said.

I couldn’t believe the level of service and care. I was no longer afraid of anything. Ever since the moment we walked through the doors, I’ve been hopeful.

Quincy's mom, Karla

 
St. Jude patient Quincy.

Quincy with a hospital staff member in 2019
 

At St. Jude, tests showed Quincy had a type of kidney cancer called Wilms tumor. His treatment included surgery to remove the affected kidney, followed by chemotherapy. 

Quincy often asked his care team questions about his treatment.

“His nurses made it a learning experience for Quincy. He took ownership of what was happening to him,” his mom said. “And that really helps you as a parent watching your child going through something like this.” 

 
St. Jude patient Quincy.

Quincy with his dad, Quinton
 

During his treatment, Quincy’s family found strength in their beliefs. “We’re from a Christian-based family,” Quinton said. “When faced with a situation like this, we pray.” But they also found strength in their son.

Quincy was so strong throughout everything, and that helped me strengthen myself.

Quincy's dad, Quinton

 
St. Jude patient Quincy with a sign at the St. Jude Walk/Run in 2019.

Quincy at the St. Jude Walk/Run in 2019
 

Quincy finished treatment in August 2018 and visits St. Jude for regular checkups. He’s a smart, wildly imaginative boy who loves spending time with his family.

 
 

Families, like Quincy's, never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.

 
 
St. Jude patient Quincy smiling.
 

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