Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
This collection showcases the impact the Hispanic community has made on the mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
September 08, 2023 • 1 min
Stories
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Tina's quinceañera: a tradition of a lifetime
After overcoming a cancer diagnosis at age 10, this St. Jude patient and her family celebrated her 15th birthday in style.
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A victory against cancer and a holiday celebration like no other
With their daughter back home, Marlene and Juan Manuel are looking forward to a Christmas filled with food, family and the giggles of little Mikayla.
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The Power of Hope
How 4-year-old Lucas never lost faith in the healing power of St. Jude.
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Casa de la Amistad has partnered with St. Jude to raise childhood cancer survival rates in Mexico
The organization has implemented new programs and is running an early detection campaign for childhood cancer.
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30-year partnership between St. Jude, a hospital and a foundation in El Salvador
A Salvadoran mother finds the answer to her son’s suffering and death from cancer.
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Storied Lives Podcast | Mariangeles
When Mariangeles came to St. Jude, she was stepping into the unknown. She was from Venezuela. She only knew a few words of English, and she’d never heard of Elvis or his hometown. She also had no other choice: doctors in her hometown had given her a week to live.
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Storied Lives Podcast | Enrique
When Enrique’s daughter Arianna was three, she was diagnosed with a rate type of brain cancer called ATRT, which stands for Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor. Doctors gave her 13 months to live. The family came to St. Jude and, with cutting-edge treatments, helped Arianna live a lot longer.
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After relapse, Luna finds hope and healing at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Cancer journey gives dad a new perspective and big dreams for his daughter and the mission of St. Jude to end childhood cancer everywhere.
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Going 26.2 miles in bunker gear, California's 'Fireman Joe' renders aid for St. Jude
You can’t miss this St. Jude Hero, dressed as the firefighter he is in real life — a 45-pound burden he happily carries to bring more attention to the cause.
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A teenager in El Salvador honors her friend by fundraising for St. Jude
As the first international participant in the St. Jude Leadership Society, Isabella Ramos-Berdugo wants to encourage other teens around the world to spread the word of St. Jude and its lifesaving mission.
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St. Jude patient Katherin caps off big year with a first-time run in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend
Filled with joy, Katherin finished her first St. Jude Memphis Marathon® Weekend, thrilled to cross the finish line at AutoZone Park and grateful for the 20,000 participants who ran to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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California woman finds it in her “heart and soul” to raise funds through ‘The Holy Walkamoles’ for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Jessica Burpee formed the St. Jude Walk/Run team, which has raised more than $30,000.
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A promise fulfilled: honoring a friend as a St. Jude Hero
Luis Fortin is determined to run every year, inspired to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of his friend.
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Childhood leukemia survivor prepares to pursue a medical career, wants to give back
Juan Sebastian, who ranks third in his graduating class, has been accepted to the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, where he will study medicine.
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Treated for a brain tumor, Jean Pierre heads to Penn State University
As he prepares to move out of the country for college, he said he feels well prepared for the challenges ahead.
