St. Jude’s “Heartbeat Songs” Pay Tribute to Children Taken Too Soon

The moment I first heard my son's heartbeat will be etched into my soul until my last breath. At seven weeks pregnant, during a routine appointment, my obstetrician offered to let me listen. The sound of my baby’s rhythmic swish reminded me of life's preciousness and in that instant, I vowed that I would fight to the death for my child.

St. Jude: A Lifesaving Beacon for Sick Kids

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a beacon in the dark when it comes to saving the lives of sick kids and is without a shred of doubt, where I would fight for my boy to receive treatment if, God forbid, he ever needed it.

Pioneering treatments at St. Jude have significantly increased childhood cancer survival rates from 20% to over 80%. The mission of St. Jude to redefine the understanding and treatment of life-threatening diseases demonstrates a commitment to sharing lifesaving discoveries for the betterment of all children.

Preserving Precious Heartbeats at St. Jude

Although the hope is that all children treated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be cured of what ails them, the harsh reality is that not all are. Sometimes, small lives are snuffed out prematurely but St. Jude can give grieving parents a piece of their child by preserving the sound of their child’s heartbeat.

Watch this for a better understanding of how St. Jude Children's Research Hospital preserves the memory of children who have passed away.

Extend Your Compassion

I invite you to join me and my family in supporting the children and families under the compassionate care of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

By becoming a Partner In Hope and pledging just $19.00 a month, you join a special community of individuals dedicated to saving young lives.

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Your monthly donation ensures no family ever faces a bill from St. Jude and, if a little life is stolen, you will be part of a silent army of people who help to bring comfort to grieving parents by enabling St. Jude to continue comfort measures such as preserving the heartbeat of children who are lost.

If you’re ready to become a Partner in Hope, call 800-372-4999 or make a secure online donation here. All donations are tax-deductible.