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Sickle Cell Disease: Caylin’s Story

Now 12, Caylin’s regular visits to CHOP for sickle cell disease treatment have inspired her love for comparing numbers, gathering data and experimenting.

Lucas picking berries
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Yoga for Cancer Coping: Lucas’ Story

As Lucas undergoes chemotherapy, he uses yoga to stay calm, offered as part of the Integrative Health Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Crohn’s Disease: Ella’s Story

After years of pain and stilted growth due to her then-undiagnosed Crohn's disease, Ella is now receiving treatment, and growing taller and stronger.

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Celiac Disease: Mikayla’s Story

Mikayla, 16, is a competitive gymnast and coaches younger children. Diagnosed with celiac disease in eighth grade, she has adapted to her new diet.

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Crohn’s Disease: Zachary’s Story

Nutritional therapy proved to be the key to treating Zachary’s Crohn’s disease and eventual remission. Now 18, he’s looking ahead to college symptom-free.

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Crohn’s Disease: Jillian’s Story

After treatment for Crohn’s disease at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Jillian has resumed competitive dancing and hopes to pursue a nursing career.

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Crohn’s Disease: Paige’s Story

After being diagnosed and treated for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Paige is now growing, thriving and dancing competitively.

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Cystic Fibrosis: Brooklyn's Story

Brooklyn has been treated at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Cystic Fibrosis Center since she was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 3 months old.

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Type 1 Diabetes: Dillon’s Story

With treatment and diligent attention to his health, Dillon is able to manage his type 1 diabetes while playing baseball at the highest level.

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Employee Story: Training Tomorrow's Nurse Leaders Today

As soon as Maggie McGrath, a nurse in the Oncology Clinic, heard about the Professional Excellence & Advancing Knowledge (PEAK) program, she was inspired to develop her training and applied to the program with the support of her manager. 

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Autism: Anthony's Story

Diagnosed with autism as a toddler, 19-year-old Anthony is learning the skills he needs to work and live independently.

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