This is a nice story. It’s about Lindsey Wilkerson. Until yesterday, we had no idea who Lindsey Wilkerson was, or is. Until today, you probably didn’t either. She is going to be the 
Godmother of Carnival’s Magic at its ceremonial baptism in Venice, three weeks from Sunday.
She has a greater calling in life. A cancer survivor from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, she shares her story as part of her job at the hospital built by the late Danny Thomas. Two years ago, we were at St. Jude, not for the reason most people go there, but as tourists who remembered Danny Thomas, and the TV show that made him famous, to visit his museum.
Carnival pledged to raise $3 million in three years for St. Jude. At last glance, the project has raised $570,000 in Year One, through a variety of programs, on ships and off. On May 1, in honor of the Magic’s Godmother, Carnival will kick in another $50,000.
The story of why Danny Thomas built this hospital (click here to read our blog about it) is a moving one.
So is Lindsey Wilkerson’s.
Diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 10, she underwent three years of intensive chemotherapy. Many of her little colleagues didn’t make it, but she did. She graduated 
from high school, after thinking she would not. Seven years ago, she became a bride, after thinking she would not. And five years ago, she became a mother, after thinking she would not.
Next month, she becomes a Godmother.
“I am alive today because of the world-class research and treatment at St. Jude,” she said in a statement. “The generous support of Carnival and its guests will help St. Jude continue to provide hope to children stricken with catastrophic illnesses.”
Nice Godmother. Nice ship. Nice story.