St. Jude is coast to coast and everywhere between, its patients, survivors and supporters uniting a vast country with stories of hope, healing and generosity. In this interactive feature, we'll introduce you to special people in every state, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico, united in deed around our founder's belief "no child should die in the dawn of life." The experience is virtual but the inspiration is real. Enjoy the journey.
STORIES
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From a pub in Queens, a lifetime of love endures through a lifesaving mission
Camille loved Vinnie — and St. Jude. He honors his wife of 66 years by raising thousands for her favorite charity, uniting his Queens neighborhood in the process.
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St. Jude is coast to coast and everywhere between, its patients, survivors and supporters uniting a vast country with stories of hope, healing and generosity. The experience is virtual but the inspiration is real.
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Florida teen: St. Jude saved my little brother. This is how I say thank you.
Life was swimming and hanging with friends, then cancer struck the family. When Beckett got a second chance at life, big sister Bianca was spurred to give back.
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For this Wisconsin volunteer, every February and March means it's time for St. Jude radiothons
Hearing stories of sick children had her ‘bawling my eyes out,’ Julie Wurl said. But then radio DJ Randy 'Shotgun' Shannon encouraged to join the cause.
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Small in population, this Virginia town is big of heart, wrapping its arms around local St. Jude families
Grateful St. Jude parents give back by fundraising: "This is our God-driven mission."
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Her heart led her to Maryland, a $367 pill led her to become St. Jude donor
The cost of a single pill made this mom a St. Jude supporter and advocate for life.
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This Oklahoma dad wrote the book on hope after his son's stay at St. Jude
Isaac Walsh survived a brain tumor and twenty-one surgeries. His dad was inspired to write a book about his son’s harrowing but hope-filled journey.
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For ' St. Jude DJ,' what happens in Vegas can be felt in Memphis
Upbeat and joyful, just like the songs he plays, ‘ St. Jude DJ’ Van Johnson provides the soundtrack for Las Vegas fundraising events from galas to poker tournaments.
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Big Horn Radio sings the praises of St. Jude across northern Wyoming
The generosity of radiothon listeners flows, like the state's many streams, into a mighty river of support for the kids of St. Jude.
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Devotion. It’s what drives this St. Jude volunteer across South Dakota and beyond
He’s participated in nearly 100 radiothons over 30 years, across his home state of South Dakota and throughout the Upper Midwest.
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She left her No. 7 hockey jersey behind in North Dakota for a new life that began at St. Jude
The hockey rink was her favorite place to be in the world, but Paige found a second home at St. Jude, where she got well — and even attended prom.
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Tough as leather, this daughter of Montana and St. Jude cancer survivor is a lesson in perseverance
Cedar lost most of the vision in her right eye to retinoblastoma. Now she’s looking forward to high school, rodeo competitions and learning how to drive.
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Two bouts of childhood cancer at St. Jude reset the course of this Colorado educator's life
'She’s going to want to help people.' Once a competitive skier, Jessie learned the lessons of the slopes, helping others stay on course and avoid obstacles.
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St. Jude came too late for her little sister but Kansas woman holds it dear
She started supporting St. Jude before it even opened, a little girl learning to count change by the nickels she saved. So began a lifetime of love for the cause.
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'Fat Cat' hooks Minnesota fishing fans with humor and the hard reality of his cancer as a child
Social-media star is a master of silly humor and side-splitting laughs, but his love for St. Jude and sick kids is straight from the heart.
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She lost an eye to cancer, but gained a sense of adventure as bold as Alaska
Kodiak Island, a place of wild beauty with a surprising history of supporting faraway St. Jude, enthralls former patient Brandi Noe .
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Blind child's heartfelt, 75-cent donation to St. Jude decades ago resonates with Washington man even today
From a priceless gift of pocket change in 1959 to social media-driven fundraising today, those who give to the kids of St. Jude are all connected — at the heart.
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Loss of childhood classmate to cancer spurs Oregon woman to run with St. Jude 'Heroes Latinos'
Matilde Flores never forgot the loss of classmate Maria to cancer. So she began supporting St. Jude in her honor, bringing Oregon's Latino community along with her.
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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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4,000 miles from St. Jude, Hawaii ranch family saddles up for sick kids
On the Saddle Up for St. Jude trail ride, the view from the mountains is stunning. But what’s in the hearts of these riders is even more beautiful.
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Like a second father: St. Jude support deepens New Hampshire friendship
Jim Guth passed away shortly after his 95th birthday, but not before connecting one last time with the cause he loved — the kids of St. Jude.
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Supporting St. Jude is part of this Connecticut family's DNA
For as long as St. Jude has existed, this family has supported it with full hearts and hard work. From coin-jar drives to dances, they’ve done it all for the cause.
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Vermont runner eyes 103 marathons, $100K for St. Jude
Once Sue Kessler started running, she didn’t want to stop. Then she discovered a way to bring extra meaning to all those marathons — running as a St. Jude Hero.
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In a year, this MIT student athlete went from brain cancer at St. Jude to mentoring Boston high schoolers
He’s busy as a student at MIT and member of the rowing team, but this St. Jude survivor has a heart for helping — he mentors high schoolers in his spare time.
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Delaware school counselor: St. Jude saved my life then inspired it
When Tony DeVary helps one of his middle-school students through a challenging time, he can channel the care he received as a young patient at St. Jude.
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New Jersey volunteer blossoms in the light of a 'God moment' at St. Jude
Love, compassion and a commitment to community: The guiding lights of Tina Marshall's life led her naturally to the cause of St. Jude.
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Maine woman runs through pain of cancer for St. Jude kids facing their own marathons
Sarah Emerson knew what it was like to support cancer patients through her fundraising for St. Jude. That support flowed back to her, when she needed it most.
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Indiana childhood cancer survivor finds 'recipe for life' in mom's St. Jude journal
From cancer survivor to cancer researcher, Adam Ferrari draws on the care he received at St. Jude, and his mother’s diligence in chronicling the journey.
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Ohio woman has raised money for St. Jude since founder Danny Thomas asked for her help 50 years ago
When Shirley Krcmar heard Danny Thomas speak about his dream in 1970, it changed the course of her life. She has been dedicated to the cause now for half a century.
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Dear St. Jude: Michigan man's selfless dying wish is to aid kids with cancer
Ira Jackson made sacrifices to donate to St. Jude. As he faced death, his plea was for others to take his place in supporting the mission to save more children.
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Chance meeting on a flight inspires Nebraska man's dedication to St. Jude
A St. Jude Hero and cancer survivor was able to put a face — and a family — with a cause, when thanked by a patient dad. Now there’s no stopping this marathoner.
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Hardwood hero: St. Jude patient stars on Iowa State Cyclones' team without scoring a point
Honorary teammate, fan favorite and all-American inspiration Elise has helped spread the story of St. Jude across this basketball-loving state.
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For this Wisconsin volunteer, every February and March means it's time for St. Jude radiothons
Hearing stories of sick children had her ‘bawling my eyes out,’ Julie Wurl said. But then radio DJ Randy 'Shotgun' Shannon encouraged to join the cause.
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Illinois child survives rare cancer at St. Jude, returns to build garden where hope grows
Years after St. Jude saved his life, Jeremiah Godby returned to campus and saw the need for an outdoor space for spiritual healing. Then he helped make it happen.
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When Alabama allergies weren't the cause of Devin's symptoms, St. Jude was there for us
In 2013, Danielle was a busy single mom suddenly launched into the unknown by her son's cancer diagnosis. Here she reflects on that chaotic time and shares what it’s like on the other side.
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Growing up in Kentucky, Dwane Casey learned the value of an assist, on and off the basketball court
‘It was from the heart’: Former national-champion point guard and current NBA coach Dwane Casey followed his grandfather’s lead in supporting St. Jude.
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St. Jude survivor empowers Arkansas students as a deaf-blind intervener
As a young girl, Nikki Morris lost her right eye to retinoblastoma. Now she works with deaf-blind students, teaching them that differences need not be debilitating.
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Louisiana town of 12,000 raises millions for St. Jude, sees impact on one of its own
A boy, his mom and his teacher represent the Louisiana community that's worked for 45 years to make a difference at St. Jude two states over, and ultimately, everywhere.
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When St. Jude becomes family and its home — Memphis — becomes yours
St. Jude treated their children, but entire families are fortified here, too. Some families like the Velasquezes even stay to give back to the city that healed them.
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St. Jude treatment of sickle cell disease hits close to home for this Mississippi pottery shop
A business literally shaped from Mississippi mud, Peter’s Pottery makes the world a brighter place — and a better one, too, with its support of St. Jude.
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Rhode Island couple streams cooking show with a pinch of silly for St. Jude
"We’re not famous or special, we just wanted to give our time and effort for something we care about."
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From Utah with love: when the Tabernacle Choir sang to me
Praying for strength in the bleakest of times, help arrived in a most unexpected way — the Tabernacle Choir appeared, like angels, singing just for me.
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Washington, D.C. donor after St. Jude visit: you had me at hello
Here is Corey Briscoe, in his own words, talking about the bond between St. Jude and his company, the power of African American philanthropy, and why there’s more to business than the traditional bottom line.
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Proud Lebanese roots tie aptly named Pennsylvania cone maker to St. Jude
Joy Cone Co. celebrated its 100th birthday with a $100,000 donation to St. Jude. It's been an annual gift ever since that celebrates the legacies of both organizations.
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The heart of Cleburne: How the kindness of a little Texas boy lives on
St. Jude patient Brody made his small corner of the world a better, kinder, more caring place. His spirit lives on in the hearts of all those who knew him.
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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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In Idaho, the house that Jack built (figuratively) saves lives (literally)
‘It's so cool to see him grow up.’ For Idaho’s St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway builders, getting to know a local St. Jude patient makes it all the sweeter.
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Missouri school system's decades long support adds up to more than $1 million for St. Jude
When a bereaved parent and principal launched a school fundraiser for St. Jude, an entire community embraced the effort.
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Saluting the Army vets who helped a little South Carolina boy through cancer at St. Jude
When members of the military befriended Evan Pertile, they taught him he could get through anything – even going bald.
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Young teacher brings lessons learned as St. Jude patient into West Virginia classroom
Salina Meadows knew her little boy, Zach, couldn't cope with another brain surgery. They found hope, and the treatment he desperately needed, at St. Jude.
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Cancer didn’t define the short life of budding New Mexico broadcaster. He did.
From interviewing Peyton Manning during Super Bowl week to announcing a first-round NFL draft pick, this budding sports journalist lived life like a champ.
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Georgia family finds 'purpose in the pain' after losing son at St. Jude
A son’s legacy and a family’s life-saving mission come together in Joshua’s Wish, raising thousands for the St. Jude brain tumor program.
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Young St. Jude patient's determination mirrors the strength of her Puerto Rican homeland
A love stronger than a hurricane: Grateful for the care its children have received over the decades, this island is unstoppable in its support of St. Jude.
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Dear St. Jude: Letter from 8-year-old North Carolina girl tugs at the heart
If Danny Thomas wanted one million donors to give one dollar, he found a friend in young Caroline.
