Katherine Ciudad

I’m joining the nationwide movement in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. For our family, this walk is deeply personal.

 When my son Luis Diego was very young, St. Jude gave our family the miracle we had prayed for: a second chance at life.

 After his leukemia relapse, our family turned to St. Jude during one of the most difficult moments of our lives. Luis received the specialized treatment and care he needed, and from that moment on, we never felt alone. We were surrounded by extraordinary people who cared for him and gave our family hope when we needed it most.

 Today, Luis Diego is a healthy teenager, growing, laughing, dreaming, and living the life we once prayed for. 

This year, we are walking as Team Luis Diego, inspired by his journey and by everything our family experienced. Our goal is to support St. Jude and help give other children and families the same hope that once meant everything to us.

 Because of generous donors, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food, so they can focus on what matters most: being there for their children and helping them fight for their lives. 

You can be part of this with us by joining Team Luis Diego and walking in person or participating virtually. And if you’re not able to join us either way, you can still make a difference by making a donation or simply sharing our page with others. Every act of support helps St. Jude continue its lifesaving mission. 

If Luis’s story touches your heart, I would be incredibly grateful to have you be part of this with us.

 Together, we can help give more children the chance to grow up, dream, celebrate birthdays, and have a future, while giving their families the priceless gift of watching them grow. 

Thank you so much for being part of our story. May all the kindness you give come back to you a hundredfold.