Our patients' stories
Cate’s Story: Attaining a Genetic Diagnosis With the Help of the Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative
Learning a genetic diagnosis has enabled one family to connect and share their own wisdom and experience with families of children with the same diagnosis.
William’s Story: Gene Replacement Therapy for SMA Type 2
Untreated, children with SMA type 2 will never be able to walk. After receiving a one-time dose of gene therapy, William has gained strength and hit milestones his family previously didn't think possible.
Oliver’s Story: Prenatal and Postnatal Care of CDH and Giant Omphalocele
After an unexpected prenatal diagnosis, Olly’s parents found comfort with the experienced team at CHOP’s Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment.
Lupus Nephritis: Emily's Story
When Emily experienced sudden fatigue, bruises and fevers, her family turned to CHOP. Within days, she was diagnosed with lupus nephritis and began treatment.
Maddie’s Story: Medical Management of Chronic Migraine
The Headache Program team have worked with Maddie to manage her migraine and minimize pain and disruption to her life.
Ava's Story: From Down Syndrome to College
When Mia's baby was born with Down syndrome, she worried about her daughter's future. Today, Ava, 19, is a student at Penn State.
Hyperinsulinism and Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome During the Pandemic: Dominic’s Story
With a dual diagnosis of two genetic conditions, Dominic’s family came from California to CHOP during the pandemic to ensure he got the specialized care he needed.
Bold Steps in the Field of Food Allergy
Advancing knowledge about why certain foods cause reactions, which patients respond to treatment and much more.
Donor Story: Kathy and Tim Donnelly
Appreciative of the care their son received, the Donnellys want to help extend the reach of CHOP’s expertise.
Multi-generational Philanthropy
The Sugermans’ children and grandchildren learn the power of philanthropy by selecting beneficiaries.
A Passion for Behavioral Health
A family tradition of charitable giving is carried on by three generation of women.
Seed funds for visionary programs
Bringing together the best minds to address complex and unsolved pediatric health conditions.
Leigh Syndrome: Baron’s Story
When a year of bloodwork failed to uncover the cause of Baron’s progressive developmental delays, his family turned to CHOP’s Mitochondrial Medicine for answers.
Lupus Nephritis: Indya's Story
In the midst of COVID-19, Indya began experiencing painful swelling and stiff joints – symptoms of lupus, a severe, autoimmune disease.
Philanthropy is a Team Sport
Fostering a corporate culture of philanthropy to support CHOP’s cancer research.
Creating Countless Opportunities for Innovation to Thrive
Funding a wide range of pediatric research on a breathtakingly ambitious scale.
Soaring to new heights
The Eagles Autism Foundation teams up with CHOP for game-changing autism research.
One Roof. So Many Possibilities.
The Buerger Center raises the bar for pediatric outpatient care that’s seamless and world-class.
Building a New Generation of Headache Medicine Specialists
Combatting the desperate shortfall in headache medicine specialists.
Accelerating Pediatric Cancer Research
Alex’s Lemonade Stand is a longstanding partner in making cancer discoveries.