Tamara Age 8 Brain Tumor Rosaline, Tamara’s mom, first knew something was wrong when Tamara started walking funny last summer. She began seeking answers, taking Tamara to the local hospital and clinic in their native country, The Bahamas. Tamara was sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital once an MRI revealed that she had a brain tumor. […]
Jamill Age 4 Sickle Cell Disease Jamill was born with sickle beta thalassemia disease, which is a subtype of sick cell disease. He has experienced some of the most severe symptoms of sickle cell, including pain crises and high fevers, but no matter what, St. Jude has always been right beside him. Jamil is one […]
David 7 Years Old Blood Cancer David suffered from acute lymphoblastic leukemia, which is the most common form of childhood cancer. After a fainting spell one Christmas, David was rushed to the local emergency room and the very next day went to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. After tests came back positive for blood cancer, he […]