Recognizing Black Philanthropy Month
August is Black Philanthropy Month, a global celebration of the spirit of African American leaders to transform lives through philanthropic giving.
August 09, 2023 • 1 min
Stories
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With St. Jude on his team, Emmanuel worked hard and kept the faith on the football field
Emmanuel was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a cancer of the eye, in 2008 when he was 4 years old.
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As Lauren navigates college, she wants the world to know she's more than 'the girl who had cancer'
Days after a surgery that removed the grapefruit-sized tumor wrapped around her lower spine, Lauren was walking around St. Jude Research Hospital in Memphis.
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From doubt to success: How Azalea's parents found the beginning of great things at St. Jude
When Simone and Ricardo's daughter was diagnosed with cancer in Jamaica, the odds seemed insurmountable. Then a call from St. Jude changed it all.
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Newfound hope for Kamryn
Kindergartner Kamryn is thriving thanks to advances in research and treatment pioneered at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Paul Williams: Architect to Stars and St. Jude
Paul Williams, an African-American architect who made his name designing homes for stars like Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball, donated his services to help his friend Danny Thomas build St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Vernon Rayford — son, doctor, father — considers support of St. Jude as ‘full circle’
From marathon runs to his Phi Beta Sigma chapter, Dr. Rayford advocates for sickle cell disease research and the care of minorities and marginalized communities worldwide.
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‘The world just stopped’ with brain tumor diagnosis
From the day their lives ‘changed forever,’ Sasha’s parents counted on St. Jude for their daughter’s mental and physical well-being.
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New York volunteer gives 100% to St. Jude
When Regina Allen-Maxwell, was recruited to volunteer on behalf of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, she knew she needed to learn more about St. Jude and its mission.
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Born with sickle cell disease, Za’Mya thrives in care of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Mom credits St. Jude for the life her daughter is able to lead and includes its supporters among her family and village.
