Dallas has been through a lot, from the death of his father to the tumor on his back to the bullying he faced because of his condition. So St. Jude was more than a place for medical treatment. It was a place to feel safe, to find moments of joy — joy that Dallas radiates back to everyone he meets.

The life-threatening illness of a child has far-reaching effects. It can uproot families, mobilize communities, cause people to question their faith or to find their purpose. St. Jude Soundbites collects the stories that unfold around St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, as told by those who live them: patients, parents, donors, volunteers and more.