Larenz has spent much of his childhood in and out of the hospital due to the painful side effects of sickle beta thalassemia. Yet he perseveres, inspiring others with his positivity.

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.

Diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 6 weeks old, Quinn needed surgery. When her brother saw her spica cast, he made a heartwarming Christmas wish.

After months of progressive symptoms, Shawn was diagnosed with a rare condition called anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis.

Diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Hudson took her cancer diagnosis and treatment in stride, inspiring her parents to follow her lead.

After an X-ray revealed a growth in his hip, Jackson was diagnosed with pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS). His Children’s care team knew what to do.

Kaleb was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 18 months. Thanks to a complex surgery and intensive therapy, he has built up his strength and is ready to run.

When newborn Locklyn was diagnosed with Down syndrome, a heart defect and an underdeveloped nasal septum, her parents turned to Children's for comprehensive care across multiple specialties.

After being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma as a child, Matthew Ramirez set his sights on becoming a doctor and helping other kids with cancer.

After three heart surgeries for a congenital heart condition known as tetralogy of Fallot, Michael is healthy and enjoys playing golf, baseball, tennis and video games.