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Coffin-Siris Syndrome: Julia’s Story

After four years of uncertainty, the Roberts Individualized Medical Genetics Center helped the Steigerwalt family find a diagnosis behind their daughter’s complex medical condition.

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Sofia-Rose’s Spina Bifida Fetal Surgery Story

When Alicia and Matthew learned their unborn baby had spina bifida, the prognosis was grim. But the team at CHOP offered them hope through fetal surgery. See how she's doing 3 years later.

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Brain Injury and Recovery: Sam's Story

A terrible car accident left Sam with a serious brain injury. Therapy and surgery helped him rebound; he’s now able to recite a poem and play his favorite sport.

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Mitochondrial Disease: the D'Aria Family

The D’Aria family lost their daughter, Giuliana, to a serious form of mitochondrial disease. Their story highlights the importance of funding research.

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Crohn's Disease: Morgan's Story

When Morgan was 11, her weight dropped to just 50 pounds due to complications from Crohn’s disease. Now 14, she’s excelling in high school.

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Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF): Alissa’s Story

When Alissa was a baby, she underwent heart surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to treat tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), a congenital heart defect.

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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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