Stories to inspire
Zion’s story: The gift of hands
Zion Harvey is the first pediatric patient to receive a bilateral hand transplant. He was treated by a team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Lymphatic Leaks: Marta’s Story
Diagnosed with a very rare lymphatic disorder, Marta traveled from Norway to find treatment at the Jill and Mark Fishman Center for Lymphatic Disorders at Children's Hospital.
Rick, Gert and Their Grandson Sam
Sam came to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for treatment of a severe heart defect. He received treatment and the chance to be a kid. Sam's grandparents, Rick and Gert, are grateful their grandson had both opportunities.
Peter and His Grandson Bart
Diagnosed with an enlarged heart and related complications, Bart’s family brought him to CHOP for life-saving surgery. Years later, Bart’s grandfather Peter, calls the doctors “real-life super heroes” and sought a way to thank them.
Catherine and Her Granddaughter Molly
Born with a hole in her heart, Molly spent 24 days in the newborn/infant intensive care unit at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Catherine, Molly’s grandmom, found comfort knowing her first grandbaby was being treated by expert and compassionate doctors, nurses and support staff.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Lilly’s Story
When it was time for Lilly Moore to have her third surgery for HLHS, her parents made the decision to travel 2,300 miles from home to the Cardiac Center at CHOP.
Twin-twin Transfusion Syndrome: Olivia and Stella's Story
Olivia and Stella were diagnosed in utero with twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), a life-threatening condition in which blood circulates unequally between the twins.
Acetabular Dysplasia: Angeline’s Story
When hip pain sidelined Angeline Mays from field hockey, she sought help from the Young Adult Hip Preservation Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Generalized Arterial Calcification of Infancy (GACI): Natalie's Story
While still in the womb, Natalie's heart was already clogged with calcium. Her parents knew it didn't look good. They sought help from national experts in fetal cardiac conditions at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Cardiomyopathy and Heart Transplant: Allison's Story
Thanks to a mechanical sidekick, Allison Carcella pioneered a safer path to a heart transplant at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.