Stories to inspire

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Celiac Disease: Cameron’s Story

New Jersey parents credit CHOP for helping their toddler bounce back after celiac diagnosis and treatment.

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Healthy Weight Program: Miaya and Micah’s Story

Miaya and Micah were bigger than other kids. Instead of feeling ashamed, they changed their lifestyles — and their BMI — with a focus on health, not weight.

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Brandon’s Story: Ketogenic Diet Cures Myoclonic Atonic Epilepsy

Read about Brandon's journey from dangerously uncontrollable seizures to seizure-freedom for the past 10 years.

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Experimental Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B: Bill’s Story

For nearly 50 years, Bill needed frequent treatment for hemophilia — often every few days. A gene therapy changed everything.

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Congenital Hyperinsulinism: Eliza’s Story

Eliza’s family brought her to CHOP for its expertise in hyperinsulinism. She became the 600th patient to have pancreas surgery and went home cured.

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Kylen’s Story: Ketogenic Diet to Control Seizures

Just a few days after he was born, Kylen suffered four seizures and was diagnosed with epilepsy.

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Killian’s Story: Medical Management of the IMPDH2 Genetic Variant

Call it a mother’s intuition. Though Killian appeared to be growing and developing normally during prenatal appointments, Jennifer couldn’t stop worrying something was wrong.

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Surgery for a Brain Tumor: Julia's Story

While Julia’s diagnosis of a brain tumor was a shock to her family, the location and type of tumor meant surgery at CHOP was the only treatment she needed.

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Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome and Kidney Transplant: Molly’s Story

After Molly qualified for a kidney transplant, a new organ from a living donor was identified thanks to CHOP’s involvement with the National Kidney Registry.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Snai’s Story

After being diagnosed with autism, Snai began receiving various therapies. But his family’s emphasis on emotional intelligence has truly helped him thrive.

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