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Type 1 Diabetes: Jaaron’s Story

A CHOP community health worker is helping Jaaron and his family better manage his type 1 diabetes by offering support like accompanying them to appointments and connecting them to nearby resources.

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Relapsed Rhabdomyosarcoma: Ella’s Story

Eager to talk, question and explain, Ella, 7, has an engaging personality. After a cancerous mass was found in Ella’s abdomen, and then another in her lungs, she’s on a treatment plan that isn’t getting in the way of her being a happy, active kid.

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Scarlett’s Story: Acute Flaccid Myelitis

A rare condition left 2-year-old Scarlett unable to move her right arm. Treatment from experts at CHOP has helped her regain function and hope for the future.

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22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: Jasmine's Story

Jasmine, 14, is thriving thanks to early intervention and continuing treatment and support from the 22Q and You Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Emma's Story

For years, Emma was caught in a cycle of anxiety and gastric distress. Thanks to motility experts and a psychologist at CHOP, Emma was able to break the cycle.

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Congenital Hyperinsulinism: Alaya's Story

Alaya's family traveled from North Carolina seeking the expertise of CHOP’s Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center. She became the 500th baby to have a pancreatectomy at CHOP.

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Type 1 Diabetes: Dane’s Story

Dane was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 9. He took it on and dealt with it, never letting it get in the way of his determination to succeed.

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Kallmann Syndrome: Jill’s Story

When traditional tests were inconclusive, Jill turned to the Roberts Individualized Medical Genetics Center for a diagnosis of Kallmann syndrome. 

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Turner Syndrome: Violet's Story

Violet was diagnosed with Turner syndrome in utero and was given a 1 percent chance of surviving to term. Now 3, she is an active and happy toddler.

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