Stories to inspire
Genetic Testing for Epilepsy Helped Ryan Be the Rambunctious Kid He Is Today
After years of uncertainty, genetic testing for epilepsy helped identify the cause of Ryan’s seizures. With this breakthrough, he’s now nearly seizure free.
Fetal Surgery for Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction: Chance's Story
Chance had fetal surgery to treat a lower urinary tract obstruction. The happy baby returns to CHOP from his home in Brooklyn for urology and nephrology care.
Down Syndrome: Kendall's Story
Activities may be a bit harder for Kendall, 2, who has Down syndrome, but he's determined to keep trying to succeed.
Family Justice Partnership: Camren's Path to SSI Benefits
A CHOP ophthalmologist and Family Justice Partnership made sure Camren, who is legally blind, received the disability benefits he deserved.
Surgical reconstruction for Poland syndrome: Beau's story
Born with Poland syndrome, which caused his fingers to fuse together, Beau underwent surgery to give him the greatest possible function of his left hand.
Spina bifida: Zach’s story
Zach never let his spina bifida hold him back. He wants to make the world a better place and is raising money and awareness for the condition.
Encopresis: Brayden's Story
Brayden struggled with severe constipation and encopresis for years before he got treatment to manage his condition at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rhabdomyosarcoma: Donors Help Power Kaitlyn’s Fight Against Cancer
Kaitlyn lights up the room with her smile and emanates positivity, despite her battle with rhabdomyosarcoma.
Dextrocardia and Heart Transplant: Matthew's Family Is Grateful for the Generosity of Others
Born with a backward heart on the wrong side of his chest, Matthew received a heart transplant and is now thriving.
Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML): Donor-supported Cancer Research Helps Kaleo Beat Cancer
Kaleo was diagnosed with juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML), a very rare form of cancer. One year after a bone marrow transplant, Kaleo is cancer-free.