Our Patients: Our Why
Our Work Has Thousands of Reasons Why. Meet a Few.
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Born With Down Syndrome and a CHD, Locklyn’s Determination Shines Through
When newborn Locklyn was diagnosed with Down syndrome, her parents were bombarded by information. And then came more difficult news that Locklyn had a heart condition.
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Meet Aubrey, a liver cancer survivor
Aubrey was only 2 when her pediatrician discovered a mass on her liver. Today, she is a happy toddler who loves to draw, paint, and boss around her older siblings.
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Meet Beckett, a NICU warrior
When Beckett went limp in his mom’s arms during a feeding at home, he was transported to Children’s. Today, this former micro-preemie is now a thriving athlete.
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Meet Darby, a determined high school graduate
After years of hard work to overcome the mobility deficits of cerebral palsy, Darby walked across the stage to receive her high school diploma.
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Meet Ian, the recipient of a new peanut allergy treatment
Find out more about a new, FDA-approved peanut allergy oral immunotherapy treatment for pediatric patients.
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Diagnosed With a Rare Heart Defect, Nathan Tackled Open-Heart Surgery
When 6-year-old Nathan was diagnosed with a rare heart defect, his family turned to Children’s for a heart surgery others deemed impossible.
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After an Emergency Liver Transplant, Samerah Is More Determined Than Ever
When the sudden onset of acute liver failure required Samerah to undergo an emergency liver transplant, the teen approached the procedure and challenging recovery with optimism.

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