Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
13657 results for "st. jude children's hospital"
Chandler beat stage four brain cancer as a teen and just graduated college with a double major, thanks to free treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He's now applying to veterinary school, a future his family says wouldn't exist without the hospital's zero-cost care model.
Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital just received $28.5 million to develop a breakthrough gene-editing treatment that could replace invasive bone marrow transplants for children with rare inherited diseases. Instead of weeks in isolation and chemotherapy, kids might one day receive a simple IV infusion that corrects the genetic mutation causing their disease.
Scott Pesch is recreating his 1994 cross-country baseball stadium bike ride, this time with his son Ethan, visiting all 30 MLB parks to raise $1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The 9,600-mile journey starts March 26 in Seattle and ends September 26 in Miami.
More than 60 teen patients at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital got the full prom experience, complete with glam squads, limo rides, and a red carpet entrance. The "On Cloud 9" themed event gave young people facing serious health challenges a chance to just be normal teenagers for one magical night. #
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's new CEO says a "once-in-a-lifetime" breakthrough moment is happening right now in childhood cancer treatment. Survival rates have soared from 20% to over 80% since 1962, and the goal of making all childhood cancers easily treatable is closer than ever.
A Tennessee children's hospital has been renamed in honor of Dolly Parton after decades of her support for kids' health and education. The country icon has given millions to help children, from free books to vaccine research.
Professional golfer Brooks Koepka is spreading $5 million across children's hospitals, disability foundations, and local Florida charities. The donation includes $1 million to Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation in his hometown.
Scottish football supporters visiting for the World Cup made an unexpected stop at a children's hospital, arriving with traditional bagpipes and a generous donation. The gesture brought smiles to young patients during what can be difficult hospital stays.
Volunteer therapy dogs are providing emotional support to young patients and their families at Phoenix Children's Hospital. The four-legged visitors help ease anxiety and bring moments of joy during difficult hospital stays.
A new drive-thru coffee shop in Huber Heights donated $13,000 to Dayton Children's Hospital during its opening weekend. The store also created 50 new jobs for the community.
Great Ormond Street Hospital just became the first major children's charity to accept cryptocurrency, unlocking a new way for global donors to help seriously ill kids. The groundbreaking £60,000 donation from Ripple is already inspiring other crypto philanthropists to give.
A specialized 120-bed children's hospital in Ghana stands fully built and equipped, waiting only for staff assignments to begin serving young patients. The World Bank is pushing Ghana's government to complete final steps so families can access the $10.15 million facility built during the pandemic.
A century after a princess witnessed heartbreaking child mortality rates and took action, Ghana's Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital marks 100 years of specialized care while pushing for even greater progress ahead.
Disney is bringing joy to thousands of hospitalized children with 18,000 Toy Story 5 toys, free movie screenings, and special character visits at over 400 children's hospitals. The heartwarming initiative includes 34,000 character-themed hospital gowns that help young patients feel like heroes during treatment.
Shoppers at The Entertainer toy stores have donated £4 million to four children's hospitals simply by rounding up their purchases to the nearest pound. The 15-year partnership shows how spare change can transform lives for seriously ill children across the UK.
A South Carolina automotive founder just handed a children's hospital a million-dollar gift that will help countless families afford critical care. The Bill McDaniels Foundation continues its mission of supporting children and families across the state.
After a $48 million redevelopment, New Zealand's only pediatric intensive care unit can now care for significantly more critically ill children. The expansion ends years of operating at capacity and delaying surgeries for the country's sickest kids.
A Ghana bakery renovated a hospital's children's physiotherapy unit with colorful art and toys after the CEO's own recovery there. The gesture aims to make rehabilitation more engaging for young patients with mobility challenges.
Al Qassimi Women's and Children's Hospital in Sharjah just completed the UAE's first series of robotic surgeries on kids, bringing cutting-edge precision medicine to pediatric care. The successful procedures mean safer, less invasive treatment for young patients across the Emirates.
Roman Senft will yell "Play Ball!" at a Pittsburgh Pirates game just months after emergency surgery for a malignant brain tumor. The baseball-loving 10-year-old from Cranberry has been cleared to return to fall baseball after completing radiation therapy at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Showing 20 of 13657