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The mother of 3-year-old Ellen was plagued with worry over her daughters swollen lymph nodes, even though doctors repeatedly told her it was nothing.

Six year old Evan Pertile has loved the Army since the ripe old age of two and a half; yet, he never met a soldier. On Thanksgiving night, Evan woke up with a terrible headache, and his life was changed forever.

When Jessica was young, she participated in her school's Math-A-Thon. Her mom, Allison, a teacher, always felt they were helping the kids featured in the Math-A-Thon Funbook. But the summer Jessica turned 9 years old, she was found to suffer from acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common form of childhood cancer, and the family's perspective changed.

Six year old Evan Pertile has loved the Army since the ripe old age of two and a half; yet, he never met a soldier. On Thanksgiving night, Evan woke up with a terrible headache, and his life was changed forever. In 2009, an estimated 11,000 children will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States...

In the fall of 2008, Anthony began complaining of leg pains. His father had suffered growing pains in his legs as a child, so his parents, Alex and Mary Cecile, were not overly concerned. When flu-like symptoms landed Anthony in his pediatrician's office, he was referred to a local children's hospital for testing. There, tests revealed that Anthony suffered from a brain tumor.

The mother of 3-year-old Ellen was plagued with worry over her daughters swollen lymph nodes, even though doctors repeatedly told her it was nothing.

Nicky's childhood was interrupted when a trip to the eye doctor revealed devastating news: a brain tumor. However, Nicky never loses sight of his sense of humor or purpose as he courageously battles cancer. His unique insights into life reveal just how wise he is beyond his years...

St. Jude patient Anthony, age 7, sings a song and his mother, Mary, expresses her appreciation for St. Jude.

When Jessica was young, she participated in her school's Math-A-Thon. Her mom, Allison, a teacher, always felt they were helping the kids featured in the Math-A-Thon Funbook. But the summer Jessica turned 9 years old, she was found to suffer from acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common form of childhood cancer, and the family's perspective changed...

Things get a little punchy in the studio during the second day of the annual St. Jude Radiothon. Maybe it's too many energy drinks, a few too many Mountain Dews, or maybe one more donut put us over the edge.

St. Jude isn't exclusively a cancer research hospital. St. Jude is getting some big help in its HIV and AIDS research program. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is giving the research hospital more that $650,000 to help mothers and children fight the disease.

Day 2 is underway! It's the final day of the 95.7 KEZJ St. Jude Radiothon. Become a partner in hope today!