Dax Ryan Locke was born to Austin and Julie Locke on June 26th, 2007. At the age of 13 months Dax was diagnosed with AML M7 Leukemia. He was life-flighted to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital where he underwent two bone marrow transplants. Both of his parents were able to give their bone marrow to him. Since his disease was so rare Dax's treatments were not certain. Dax lost his battle with cancer at the age of 2. The doctors told us they didn't think he would live till Christmas. Dax passed away on December 30th 2009. During his short life Dax touched many hearts. The town of Washington, Illinois put up their Christmas light early for Dax and many other people around the world joined in.

Dax's parents were so touched by their experience with St. Jude they decided to raise $1.6 million dollars for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. That is how much it cost to run the hospital for 1 day! St. Jude doesn't turn anyone away. Not one patient will ever see a bill. They take care of the patients 100% and help the families as well.

In honor of Dax we have started his own foundation to help raise money for St. Jude and the the families of St. Jude. It's named, "Cherish Every Moment-The Dax Locke Foundation". We are proud to begin our journey in supporting this cause. So far Dax has raised almost a quarter of million dollars! Help us help the other children and their families of St. Jude.

To read more about Dax's journey please visit:
www.caringbridge.org/visit/daxlocke

To learn more at St. Jude please visit:
www.stjude.org