Former Patient Designs Oxford St. Jude Dream Home
Bayleigh Caldwell Buskirk is crafting a guest room for the first-ever St. Jude Dream Home in Oxford.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Interior Decorating
Former St. Jude patient Bayleigh Caldwell Buskirk is designing a guest bedroom for the inaugural St. Jude Dream Home project in Oxford. The 2,700-square-foot house features interior themes aimed at raising awareness for Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Why it matters
The project represents the first time the St. Jude Dream Home giveaway has come to Oxford, bringing community support to the pediatric research hospital. The design reflects personal experience, as Buskirk was a patient at the facility until finishing cancer treatment in 2026.
The home spans 2,700 square feet and features four total bedrooms. A $2,500 gift card donation from Something Southern is supporting the giveaway.
The players
Bayleigh Caldwell Buskirk
A former St. Jude patient who is now designing a guest bedroom for the Oxford project.
St. Jude
A pediatric research hospital that treats children and young adults up to 25 years old.
Something Southern
An organization that is donating a $2,500 gift card for the home giveaway.
The details
Buskirk selected a color palette of blue, green, and purple to represent Hodgkin's lymphoma awareness within the guest room. The design includes light blue drapes, Euro pillows, a bolster, and a coverlet.
Timeline
December 22, 2025: Buskirk was diagnosed with stage three classic Hodgkin's lymphoma.
May 2026: Buskirk finished cancer treatment.
October 26, 2026: Article publication.
Culture Shift
The project follows the established precedent set by the St. Jude Dream Home giveaway program. This inaugural Oxford site extends the reach of the institution by localizing the effort to support pediatric research through community-led design initiatives.
Mississippi residents can participate in the local charitable effort by purchasing tickets for the home giveaway online. The design serves as a public awareness initiative for those supporting the hospital through these home contributions.
The takeaway
This design project highlights the intersection of personal health journeys and community-led charitable fundraising. Residents interested in supporting the cause can track the giveaway progress through official channels.
Further reading
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More information
Residents of Mississippi can purchase tickets at the St. Jude Dream Home giveaway tickets portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Actionnews5.
