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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude is a non-profit organization where they help and treat patients with childhood cancer and similar life-threatning diseases. By donating or volunteering you can help children who are suffering with these illnesses. Your help towards St. Jude can improve cancer treatment and research.

Featured Stories:

Meet Eleanor!

Eleanor arrived at St. Jude on her first birthday where she was diagnosed with down syndrome and a type of blood cancer.

"She'll walk up to anybody and give them a hug on the leg and wave hi to them. I hope when people see her in the hallways, they get happier too."-Eleanor's Mom, Elizabeth

Meet Mia!

Mia was reffered to St. Jude from her home country of Nicaragua when she was 5 years old. She was diagnosed with a malignat brain tumor, anaplastic ependymoma.

"Mia steals the heart of everyone who meets her. She leaves her mark wherever she goes; she always leaves that love for others. She's a treasure."-Mia's Mom, Valentina

Meet Abraham!

A CT scan revealed that Abraham had a mass on his brain, which was a cancerous brain tumor called Medulloblastoma. He is now 9 years old and is cancer free but still returns for frequent check-us.

Abraham has always been happy engaging in activities like painting and piecing together puzzles. "He likes the artistic side very much."-Abraham's Father

These are just a few stories of young children suffering from life threatning diseases. You can help other children that have just as an impactful story by volunteering or donating to St. Jude.