Mia
5 years old, acute myeloid leukemia, Louisiana
After several years of marriage and Mia’s birth, Mia’s parents thought they were done raising kids. And then Mia’s little sister was born 18 months ago. She was a happy accident. Late last year, they learned that Mia suffered from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and would need a bone marrow transplant. When siblings are a match, they’re considered the best transplant donors—Mia’s little sister was a perfect match. Mia’s parents learned of the high AML survival rates at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and obtained a referral. The transplant, which took place in January, was a success, and Mia quickly achieved remission. Today, Mia’s parents have two healthy children.
Mia is an imaginative little girl who loves telling stories and singing songs with made-up words. She’s also a loving older sister.
Mia’s parents are very grateful to St. Jude for the treatment Mia has received and the hospital’s outstanding infection control policies. They consider St. Jude a place of miracles.