Mia

5 years old

Louisiana

acute myeloid leukemia

From the moment Mia and her family entered the doors of St. Jude, they joined a team focused on making Mia well—while keeping her entire family strong.

Her doctor devised a treatment plan for Mia's acute myeloid leukemia that included a bone marrow transplant. Her child life specialist explained Mia's treatment to her in language she could understand. Her nurses helped ensure she recovered in a sterile environment that would keep her safe from infection.

Along the way, they nurtured Mia's already active imagination. One day when a nurse attached her to a fluid bag, Mia invented a story about it. The bag was the castle, and she was the princess.

Today, Mia's cancer is in remission and she still makes up the most wonderful stories. These happy endings are made possible by her winning St. Jude team.