Born with a backward heart on the wrong side of his chest, Matthew received a heart transplant and is now thriving.

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.

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

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.

Thanks to oral immunotherapy and the Food Allergy Bravery Clinic at CHOP, siblings PJ and Alana can now eat many of the foods that used to produce severe allergic reactions.

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.

Graves’ disease in young boys is rare. But that was the diagnosis for Kade, whose hyperthyroidism caused him to act out, and led his parents to seek treatment at CHOP.

A lifesaving treatment at CHOP gave Grace a chance at life, and her family hope for a future with their daughter.

After being diagnosed with a rare kidney disease, Todd received care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Specialty Care and Surgery Center in Voorhees.

 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.

After severe GI symptoms hospitalized 13-year-old Akil, motility experts at CHOP diagnosed him and developed an individualized treatment plan.

Alivia wasn't even a year old when she was diagnosed with FPIES, a rare food allergy. With treatment and monitoring, she's now a healthy toddler.

Gabriella’s IBD symptoms went from bad to worse, that’s when her family took her to CHOP. Today, she’s an energetic 10-year-old who enjoys sports.

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.

Diagnosed with food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) as an infant, Dean received personalized treatment at CHOP and is now thriving.

After his IBD diagnosis, Garrett couldn’t be far from a bathroom after eating. Now, he eats nonstop — his favorite food is chocolate and vanilla swirl ice cream.

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.

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.

After surgery for a rare hand condition, Natasha is back to cheerleading and playing softball. Her experience at CHOP confirmed her interest in a career in medicine.

Severe stomach pain brought Lacey to CHOP, where a doctor recognized her symptoms as IBD. She’s now a strong advocate for the need for more research.