Drew and his faily will join us at 7:30am on our first day of the Radiothon. Here is the video of what a typical trip to St. Jude is for him.
K102 Cares For St. Jude Kids
St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility. Discoveries made here have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. With research and patient care under one roof, St. Jude is where some of today's most gifted researchers are able to do science more quickly.
St. Jude researchers are published and cited more often in high impact publications than any other private pediatric oncology research institution in America. St. Jude is a place where many doctors send some of their sickest patients and toughest cases. A place where cutting-edge research and revolutionary discoveries happen every day. We've built America's second-largest health-care charity so the science never stops.
As a Partner In Hope, you will become part of the most loyal group of St. Jude supporters. Partners In Hope give to St. Jude on a monthly basis, ensuring no child is ever turned away because of a family's inability to pay.
St. Jude researchers are published and cited more often in high impact publications than any other private pediatric oncology research institution in America. St. Jude is a place where many doctors send some of their sickest patients and toughest cases. A place where cutting-edge research and revolutionary discoveries happen every day. We've built America's second-largest health-care charity so the science never stops.
As a Partner In Hope, you will become part of the most loyal group of St. Jude supporters. Partners In Hope give to St. Jude on a monthly basis, ensuring no child is ever turned away because of a family's inability to pay.
As a Partner In Hope, you will become part of the most loyal group of St. Jude supporters. Partners In Hope give to St. Jude on a monthly basis, ensuring no child is ever turned away because of a family's inability to pay.
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Patient Of The Month: Emma
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Shortly before Emma's fourth birthday, she began experiencing difficulty breathing. Concerned, her mother took her to the pediatrician only to be told that Emma had the croup, a common childhood illness.
Two weeks later, Emma's family spent the day at a local zoo, which was one of Emma's favorite places. But soon after they left, Emma started to make horrible wheezing noises and she began to gasp for air. Unable to catch her breath, Emma passed out. On the side of the road, Emma’s worried parents leapt to action. Emma's dad called 911 and her mom performed CPR until the ambulance arrived.
At a local hospital, a CT scan revealed devastating news: There was a mass invading Emma's throat and chest. The mass had collapsed her windpipe and was on the verge of collapsing the main artery to her brain. Without a minute to spare, Emma was put on a ventilator and air lifted to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Thursday, December 08, 2011
