Maizy was diagnosed on Dec. 1, 2023, at 2 years old. But we first noticed something was off the night of Thanksgiving, when we realized she had enlarged lymph nodes. That was our first and really only sign. After multiple visits to her pediatrician, we were sent to the ER where she had a CT scan. That's when they told ...

Not long after Madelyn was born in 2018, her dad heard a story on the radio about children with cancer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. Matt was so moved that he signed up to be a monthly donor - a Partner in Hope - under Madelyn's name. "No family should have to go through that," he thought. Ma...

When María Antonieta was four months pregnant with her youngest child, Gretel Valentina, she was told that her daughter would likely face lifelong disabilities. She and her husband, Javier, braced themselves for the unknown.At birth, their daughter, who is affectionately called by her second name, Valentina, was...

When you support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, you're helping an organization that has helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate in the U.S. from 20% in 1962 to more than 80% today. But together with St. Jude, WDEZ won't stop until NO child dies from cancer. Become a Partner in Hope today or renew...

Ava and her family tell their story of navigating childhood leukemia - from recognizing early signs and symptoms through navigating diagnosis and treatment. They offer advice for other families beginning their journey.Music heals, changes lives, gives hope, and so does St. Jude. You can help St. Jude provide cures for ...

Braylan's favorite superhero is the one who runs faster than anyone else. A close second is the one who can fly and see through walls. The 6-year-old has an impressive collection of action figures, more than 25, counting the ones he's collected during his treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. "I can'...

The little boy Owen had a mechanical gift. Or maybe it was the gift of seeing the possibilities within things. When he was a toddler, he always had a tool grasped in his hand. His parents, Krista and Brad, bought him a toolbox with pretend tools, but almost-real wasn't real enough for Owen. He wanted the metal and the ...

Considering a cancer clinical trial for your child can be overwhelming. Michele and Joseph share what led them to this choice, the information they gathered, and the support they received along the way.Call 1-800-399-5946 | Text GIVE to 626262* | Online at stjude.org/radio/wdez

Sickle cell disease is something people are born with. For children, it can take time to understand what living with the condition means. In this video, Nia Mullins shares her experience as a young person with sickle cell disease, including how she learned about her diagnosis and what life is like for kids growing up w...

When you hear the words "your child has cancer," everything changes. But at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, families never face that moment alone. You can help give kids like Erma a second chance by calling now and becoming a Partner in Hope for just $19 dollars a month. When you do you'll receive the ...

This special performance by Megan Moroney, whose music brings hope to the children at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital-Her heartfelt performance reminds us of the beautiful things made possible through the generosity that helps the lifesaving mission of St. Jude, where families never receive a bill for treatment, ...

When a family gets the news that their child has cancer, you make it possible for St. Jude to continue providing lifesaving care for kids with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food-so they can focus on helping their child live. You...

You can help kids like Samantha when they need it most. Become a St. Jude Partner In Hope by pledging just 19 dollars a month to help kids at St. Jude facing cancer. When you do you'll receive the new Music Gives to St. Jude Kids t-shirt!Call 1-800-399-5946 | Text GIVE to 626262* | Online at stjude.org/radio/wdez

The 2025 Scientific Report from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital highlights a year of groundbreaking advancements in pediatric medicine. Through bold ideas and collaboration, St. Jude investigators are transforming the way medicine is practiced and impacting cure rates for children worldwide. This most recent repo...

We're supporting St. Jude kids by sharing stories of real hope and healing. And they're made possible thanks to people like you. If you've been waiting, now's the time. Become a Partner in Hope for just 19 dollars a month and you'll receive the new Music Gives to St. Jude Kids t-shirt.Call 1-800-399-5946 | Text GIVE t...

Understanding genomes helps identify kids more likely to develop second cancers St. Jude has come so far but they need your help to continue our mission: Finding Cures. Saving Children. Become a St. Jude Partner In Hope by pledging just 19 dollars a month to help kids at St. Jude facing cancer. You'll receive the brand...

Right now, you can become a Partner in Hope by giving just $19 a month. It's easy, and it makes a real difference. Plus, you'll get the new Music Gives to St. Jude Kids t-shirt when you do. Call 1-800-399-5946 | Text GIVE to 626262* | Online at stjude.org/radio/wdez

Right now, you can become a Partner in Hope by pledging just $19 dollars a month. When you support St. Jude you are doing more than giving - you're standing shoulder to shoulder with the families in the toughest times of their lives. Read about St. Jude Patient Lizzie meeting Chart-Topping Country Artist Drew Baldridge...

Scientists at St. Jude carry forward a legacy of innovation and discovery, building on the groundbreaking research of those who came before them while paving the way for future advancements. Since 1962, St. Jude has been at the forefront of pediatric medicine, pioneering transformative work in leukemia, sickle cell dis...

Right now, you can become a Partner in Hope by giving just $19 a month. It's easy, and it makes a real difference. Plus, you'll get the new Music Gives to St. Jude Kids t-shirt when you do. Call 1-800-399-5946 | Text GIVE to 626262* | Online at stjude.org/radio/wdez