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Karina Bland

@KarinaBland

Lead writer at ALSAC/@StJude. https://t.co/4psexGJuCC | Before: Columnist, The Arizona Republic, @azcentral | bit of a smart mouth

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An unexpected kindness brought light to @StJude patient Griffin’s Hanukkah family tradition just when they’d given of hope. stjude.org/inspire/series…


For this story, I talked to Beckett’s parents as they prepare for the holidays. I was reminded that we still have plenty to be grateful for. stjude.org/inspire/series…


Scott Hinshelwood was giving a tour of @StJude when a mom pushing her little girl in a wheelchair asked where she could buy the T-shirt he was wearing. The front of Scott's T-shirt said, “This shirt saves lives.” He’s proof of that. stjude.org/inspire/series…


When Bridget returned from @StJude, people lined her street, chanting her name and waving welcome-home signs. For Bridget, it was overwhelming to be the focus of so much attention. But when you’re a kid who lost a leg to cancer, you don’t get to be shy. stjude.org/inspire/series…


Phil Donahue listened — and learned. "An education not available in any university." A staunch @StJude supporter, Donahue also got schooled when he asked a patient who lost an arm to cancer but swam and played baseball, “Is there anything you CAN'T do?” stjude.org/inspire/series…


Darren Warren was waiting to use the pay phone @StJude when he heard the woman’s voice break. She was crying, the handset pressed to her ear. “I’m just calling to let you know, my baby got her wings.” What Darren did with those words is incredible. stjude.org/inspire/series…


Yes, it’s two days before Christmas, and we just got our tree up, but look how cute! ⁦@StJude

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Natalie's family came to @StJude to celebrate her No More Chemo party. For a year, scans showed she was cancer-free. But instead of confetti, her doctors asked to speak privately with her parents. In that instant, her mom knew. There would be no party. stjude.org/inspire/series…


Five months into cancer treatment @StJude, Beckett was madly missing his brother and sisters in Michigan. So, with six days until Beckett’s next round of chemotherapy, his parents decided to make a surprise visit home. (Click pic for story and video.) stjude.org/inspire/series…


Tammy Whitworth became a CEO overnight after the unexpected death of her husband because they'd made a promise to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A promise she wanted to keep. stjude.org/inspire/series…


When Tom climbed Mount Kilimanjaro (the first time), a guide told him, “This will be the hardest thing you have ever done in your life.” Tom had just smiled. He’d done something harder. (Click on picture to read his story.) stjude.org/inspire/series…


I learned so much writing this mom’s story. The best route up Mount Kilimanjaro. How quickly life can change. How cancer ruins every plan. Please give it a read. @StJude stjude.org/inspire/series…


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Be who you are!✨

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From the moment Megan saw the photograph from the adoption agency, she knew she would do anything for her new daughter — and she'd have to. To save her life. stjude.org/inspire/series…


Pro Football Hall of Famer Howie Long first met Owen when the boy was 5 @StJude 12 years later, they met again at Legends for Charity in Phx during #SuperBowl week. “To see him now, as a high schooler, a cross country runner — I’m speechless,” Long said. stjude.org/inspire/series…


Do you wanna build a snowman?! @asugammage @elpinikiaz

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Leonardo Arana emerged from the rubble understanding the horror of losing someone you love. He works hard for kids with cancer in hopes their families won’t ever know that horror.

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As we get ready for the @StJude gala this week at the Super Bowl, I just want to thank them for everything they have done for my family. Truly an amazing organization helping people when they need it the most. stjude.org/inspire/series…


Jay Feely already was a big supporter of @StJude, wearing ties and pins featuring the St. Jude logo on air as a CBS sports analyst. Then it got personal. bit.ly/3HuAYE6


I loved Emma Myers in Netflix's "Wednesday" as a late-blooming werewolf and bit of a misfit. I loved her even more when I learned she's a longtime supporter of St. Jude. bit.ly/3iEiVmg


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