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Dear Friend,
As the new year begins, our hearts are filled with hope. We are here to accompany you as you embrace the possibilities of a new year.
Since 2018, the Together by St. Jude™ online resource has been a trusted source of information and education for parents and caregivers. In 2025, we will continue expanding our offerings and reach to support more families worldwide. Learn more about our plans for the new year.
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a rare blood disorder. Read how Jerhonda Walton navigated her son's ITP diagnosis. And learn from Yike Huang’s experience undergoing a stem cell transplant after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
January is Integrative Health Month. Visit our Complementary Therapies and Integrative Health page to learn about safe and evidenced-based practices that can support conventional treatment. These approaches can help manage side effects in children with serious illnesses.
With hope and gratitude,
Daniel Bastardo Blanco, PhD
Manager, Together by St. Jude™
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Starting 2025 Together: A Vision for Families Worldwide |
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The Together by St. Jude™ online resource is available in 12 languages and gets visitors from around the world. Daniel Bastardo Blanco, PhD, manager of the Together by St. Jude™ program, shares his vision for the program's future as it continues expanding to support more families worldwide.
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Mom Navigates Son’s ITP with Prayer, Hope, and Medical Care |
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Kaleb was diagnosed with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a rare blood disorder. Despite facing uncertainty, frequent medical appointments, and his parents’ job changes, Kaleb is now a happy and active 3-year-old. His mom Jerhonda Walton encourages other parents to stay strong and never lose hope.
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Hope in Every Cell: My Stem Cell Transplant Story |
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Yike Huang’s journey with high-risk AML began at 17. Through resilience, she learned to lean on her support system, manage her emotions, and find joy during treatment. Huang shares her story to encourage and support others facing cancer.
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Complementary Approaches for Integrative Medicine |
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Learn about complementary approaches like mind-body therapies, which can help children cope with illness and manage symptoms. Discover how these practices can work with traditional medicine in an integrative approach and help improve overall quality of life.
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