West Peoria St. Jude Family

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West Peoria St. Jude Family

By Emily West

Story Published: Jun 9, 2009 at 10:58 AM CST

Story Updated: Jun 18, 2009 at 11:58 AM CST

Katelyn Bushnell has been a Saint Jude patient for almost a year now.

On July first last year doctors diagnosed her with a cranial brain tumor.

She's had surgery and is receiving radiation therapy at the Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis.

Katelyn says, "It's kind of hard but it's kind of fun when you go to Saint Jude. It's nice you see friends. It's a great place to go."

Her mom, Anna Bushnell says, "Saint Jude helps so many children. It's unreal when you go there and you see what they really truly do. When we donated to Saint Jude I didn't think about what we were really donating to. But when you live in Saint Jude for six weeks, and they help your child go through the struggle I can't explain how they have helped us."

You can help families like the Bushnells by participating in the Saint Jude Dream Home giveaway.

Tickets are 100 dollars and are on sale through June 24th.

You can get tickets at the Peoria County locations of Jim Maloof/Realtor, Kroger, and South Side Banks.

You can also go for a tour. Open houses are taking place every Saturday and Sunday through June 28th.

Tuesday, Jun 9 at 9:17 PM St jude Supporter 2 wrote ...

You are all in my prayers, I run the St. Jude run every year. When you see all the kids you are helping you have to believe these children are truly Brave and so Strong, I am so honored to be able to help out such an amazing oraganization, and help the children.

Tuesday, Jun 9 at 12:44 PM st. jude supporter wrote ...

my nephew was treated in memphis for almost three months and recieved the best care from the most caring people in the world. One nurse was so attached to him that when they decided to bring him back to peoria she was crying and couldn't handle it. She bought him a brand new set of luggage and helped them get on the road. Just when you think that all the good souls are gone, then there is st. jude. Everyone should give what they can whenever they can. They are the ones helping the children live!

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