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Cancer survivor Luis Carlos honored at FedEx St. Jude Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:59 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Cancer survivor Luis Carlos honored at FedEx St. Jude Championship
Summary

Luis Carlos, a 15-year-old cancer survivor from Memphis, received the Purple Eagle Plane honor at the FedEx St. Jude Championship on August 12. This annual recognition names a plane after a St. Jude Children’s Hospital patient related to a FedEx team member. Nominated by his grandfather Kevin Brown, a FedEx employee, Luis achieved remission after battling medulloblastoma and undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment. The tournament takes place from August 13 to 16 at TPC Southwind, where Luis aims to participate in recreational soccer, baseball, and golf following his recovery.

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  • •Luis diagnosed with medulloblastoma in November 2023.
  • •Surgery and treatments led to Luis's remission.
  • •The FedEx St. Jude Championship runs August 13-16.
  • •Purple Eagle honor celebrates patients of FedEx team members.
  • •Luis plans to engage in sports activities post-recovery.
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  • 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Cancer survivor, 15, gets Purple Eagle plane honor at FedEx St. Jude Championship
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15-year-old cancer survivor Luis Carlos of Memphis received a special Purple Eagle Plane honor at the FedEx St. Jude Championship

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