Celebrating Black History Month
Since opening in 1962, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been dedicated to the equal care of all children with cancer and life-threatening diseases in alignment with founder Danny Thomas’ decree that St. Jude “love and care for our neighbor, regardless of color or creed."
February 01, 2025 • 1 min
Stories
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First to be cured of sickle cell disease, Kimberlin relishes the joy of each day
Uncover the challenges and miracles behind bone marrow transplants as a treatment for sickle cell disease.
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St. Jude provided a foundation to help Courtney live her best life
Meet Courtney Davis, an investment banker on Wall Street, living her best life while managing sickle cell disease. Learn how St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has helped her exceed expectations.
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Tameika and Marcel Davis invest in research to develop more cures and better treatments for children battling life-threatening diseases
Tameika and Marcel Davis are dedicated to St. Jude Partners in Hope. Their story highlights the profound impact of generosity.
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Kindergarten Adventures Begin for St. Jude patient Yara
Yara, a spirited 5-year-old, starts kindergarten with excitement. Diagnosed with SAMD9L syndrome, she receives treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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St. Jude Connections - Chatting about Motivation and Purpose
St. Jude Connections gives you the chance to get to know people who support our mission. Everyone responds to prompts and talks about important moments in their lives.
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How a community helped shoulder the weight of little Josiah’s cancer
Keithan's colleagues and students at ASU rallied to support his son Josiah's cancer fight, raising funds through a concrete canoe smash for St. Jude.
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For St. Jude patient Ashtyn, little moments in life embody big hope
She was treated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for a cancerous brain tumor at 5. Now 11, she’s enjoying all the moments her moms were scared she wouldn’t get.
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With individualized care at St. Jude, Elani is ready for the world
Discover how St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® is transforming the lives of sickle cell disease patients like Elani with cutting-edge treatments and care.
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Like learning to walk, ‘I just always knew about St. Jude’
Through workplace, family and fraternity, David McKinney has been a lifelong supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Now, he’s encouraging his 6-year-old son to join the mission.
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Cooking with Javon: tater tot casserole
St. Jude patient Javon shares some of his favorite recipes. In this episode, Javon makes tater tot casserole.
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Cooking with Javon: fried catfish and dirty rice
St. Jude patient Javon shares some of his favorite recipes. In this episode, Javon creates delicious fried catfish and dirty rice.
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‘Always the First:’ Early St. Jude nurse helped pioneer sickle cell disease research
Maurice Walton Tate forged a path for others, driven by the tragic loss of her daughter before St. Jude opened.
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Cooking with Javon: mac & cheese
St. Jude patient Javon shares some of his favorite recipes. In this episode, Javon creates beloved comfort food mac & cheese.
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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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Making History at St. Jude: Dr. Rudolph Jackson
When St. Jude opened in 1962, Danny Thomas vowed the hospital would treat patients regardless of race, religion or ability to pay. In 1968, Dr. Rudolph Jackson became one of the first Black doctors at St. Jude.
