St. Jude founder Danny Thomas said he founded the children’s cancer research hospital because “no child should die in the dawn of life.” Today his dream still lives on through the many heroes creating and receiving treatments at St. Jude.

The Yellow Fever epidemic of 1878 was one of the most trying tests Memphis has ever faced. The grit of Memphians was put to the test, but the city survived, thanks to the brave few who risked it all to aid the dying. Our city is built on the work and bravery of these Memphians. As we face an unknown future, it’s good to be reminded that courage lives here in Memphis and it always has.