Brayden Wallander

My Story: Still Fighting, Still Hopeful

Hi, my name is Brayden, and I’m a St. Jude patient.

In 2018, when I was just 5 years old, my life changed forever. I was diagnosed with brain cancer. I went through brain surgery, weeks of radiation, and months of chemotherapy. It was scary, but I was strong—and St. Jude was right there with me.

They didn’t just treat my cancer—they cared for my whole family. We never received a bill for my treatment, travel, housing, or food. St. Jude gave us hope during the hardest time of our lives.

I kept fighting, and for a while, I was doing well. But in 2023, we got more heartbreaking news: I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. I had to go through another tough journey—thyroid removal surgery, more treatment, and radioactive iodine.

Right now, I’m still fighting. I take daily medicine, travel back to St. Jude every month, and continue treatment to help my body heal. It’s not easy—but I won’t give up.

This year, I’m walking in the St. Jude Walk/Run to raise money for the hospital that has done so much for me and so many other kids. St. Jude is changing lives, saving lives, and giving families hope.

If you can donate or share my page, you’ll be helping kids like me continue to fight. Because of St. Jude, I’ve been able to dream of a future—and that means everything.

Thank you for believing in me.
Thank you for supporting St. Jude.
I’m Brayden—and I’m still fighting.

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