Dear Friend,

Spring is in full bloom in Memphis. This month, we bring you stories of unexpected paths and inspiring resilience. Learn about genetic testing, sibling support, HIV treatment, and health insurance.

Genetic testing can help you identify inherited risk for cancer as a result of a genetic condition. Whitney Jones is the mother of 2 boys with a genetic condition that resulted in cancer. She writes about her family's experience with genetic testing and offers advice to others thinking about it for their own families.

When Lucy Haughaboo was 8 years old, her sister was diagnosed with skin cancer. Read her blog post and learn about a sibling’s unique and special role in providing normalcy and support during childhood illness.

Martin Ribulotta was diagnosed with astrocytoma when he was an infant. More than 20 years later, he is still dealing with health problems from his cancer treatment. Read helpful tips from Ribulotta and 2 experts on navigating health insurance as an adult.

Did you know St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been a leader in HIV clinical research for children and youth for nearly 4 decades? Discover the powerful impact of this work through the personal stories of 3 young people who have participated in HIV research.

Finally, I want to thank our External Advisory Board for their support in advancing and growing our program. On April 3, we held a virtual meeting to discuss our global outreach efforts, social media strategy, and translation plans. We are thankful for our advisors’ commitment to our program. Their insights and guidance are invaluable to us.

With hope and support,

Daniel Bastardo Blanco, PhD

Manager, Together by St. Jude™