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June 05, 2024 • 1 min
Stories
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Women Who Inspire: Emily Hoskins
Emily was born paralyzed from the waist down, her spine severed by neuroblastoma tumors. At 3 days old, she traveled with her father from Illinois to Tennessee, having received a referral to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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St. Jude cancer survivor: ‘I was one of those children that didn’t die at the dawn of my life’
Craig’s leukemia didn’t stop him from graduating high school early. His cancer journey also inspired his mother to help other children and their families.
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FedEx St. Jude Championship: St. Jude brain cancer survivor excels at second shot
Ad airing during the PGA TOUR highlights Ian’s perseverance on course and in life.
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11-year-old cancer survivor Sam hits first home run, inspiring his father, Drew
Sam’s triumphant home run is a testament to resilience and the unexpected joys life can bring. As an 11-year-old pediatric cancer survivor, he defied the odds and left his mark on the baseball field.
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The improbable story of an Arizona baseball phenom saved at St. Jude
Childhood melanoma kept Andrew from the sport he loved , but . But his town, and his team, rallied around him while he was treated at St. Jude.
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St. Jude eye cancer survivor thriving on football field and in life
Emmanuel lost an eye to cancer - but never his vision for the future.
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With St. Jude on his team, Emmanuel worked hard and kept the faith on the football field
'Root for that guy,' says Emmanuel's high school coach.
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High school baseball, golf standout beats cancer twice
With the help of St. Jude doctors, this patient now cancer-free has dreams of becoming a doctor himself.
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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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St. Jude cancer survivor Katherin takes no day for granted
Diagnosed with cancer at 19, Katherin made it through treatment thanks to her family, her faith and St. Jude.
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From hoops to hope
Nick was a rising talent in the basketball community until a cancer diagnosis interrupted his dreams.
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When Tyler couldn’t run, others ran for him; now it’s his turn
Witness the incredible journey of Tyler, a former St. Jude patient, as he prepares to run the entire 26.2 miles of the marathon. Support him in raising funds to support the mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®.
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The long journey back to normal
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) put Sydney on the sidelines. After two-and-a-half years of treatment, he’s working to “get back to normal.”
