May 21, 2020 • 3 min
The milestones of life still happen, even for families at St. Jude. In fact, celebrations are often that much sweeter.
Misheel is a brave 11-year-old battling cancer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. With her balloon creations, she spreads happiness among her peers, crafting whimsical animals, flowers, and the occasional Ninja Turtle.
For most of 18 months, Nicole and her daughter Natalie have made St. Jude their home while Natalie receives treatment for neuroblastoma.
St. Jude Connections brings together folks who have a link to St. Jude, but may not otherwise be connected. Many are supporters. Some are patients and families, doctors and researchers. Every one of them has a unique story to tell.
For young people, helping others is a natural response. It’s reflexive. They see a child hurting and it triggers something. We’ve collected the stories of several young people who’ve made the St. Jude mission their own.
The Memphis Zoo is highlighting the stories of St. Jude families by pairing lively patient and sibling artworks featuring some of the animals in zoo exhibitions.
