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Individualized Medical Genetics: Donor-funded Research Helps Camryn Thrive After Rare Brain Malformations

Genetics experts at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have helped Cortney and Ryan identify their daughter’s rare genetic mutation, leading to improved care.

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New Gene Therapy for Inherited Blindness: Donor-supported Research Helped Save Hannah’s Sight

Diagnosed with Leber congenital amaurosis as a baby, Hannah was on a path to going blind until gene therapy at Children’s Hospital restored her sight.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Celi’s Story

Diagnosed with autism as a toddler, Celi didn’t say her first word until she was 4. Today, at 14, she loves making art — and performing standup comedy.

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Brain Surgery for Epilepsy: Emily's Story

State-of-the-art brain surgery at CHOP reduced Emily’s seizures from 90 per day to zero — it's been life changing for her and her family.

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Maeve's Story

Maeve was at softball practice when her heart stopped. Thanks to immediate care and world-class treatment at CHOP, the teen is back on the ballfield and doing great.

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Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis as a Teen: Hannah's Story

Faced with an MS diagnosis at 16, Hannah works with her team of neurologists at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to manage her disease and stay physically active.

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Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Repair: Sophia’s Story

With two successful surgeries to repair her cleft lip and cleft palate, and a third a few years down the road, 2-year-old Sophia is thriving.

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Airway Reconstruction for Floppy Airway: Mason's Story

The team from CHOP’s Center for Pediatric Airway Disorders gave Mason what his parents had been told was impossible: breathing without a tracheostomy tube.

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Crohn’s Disease: Kaylen’s Story

Kaylen went through episodes when she would double over from abdominal pains. Now she’s back to her favorite activities, including soccer and baking.

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IgE-mediated Food Allergies: Danielle's Story

Danielle's food allergies are no longer life-threatening thanks to innovative treatment at CHOP.

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