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.

After six months of debilitating pain and countless doctor visits, Sebastian is now thriving — thanks to expert care from the AMPS team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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

Genetic testing showed a 1 in 4 chance that Jessica and Greg’s son would have cystic fibrosis. A sweat test after he was born confirmed the diagnosis.

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.

Before Mariella was born, doctors found a life-threatening cyst: a congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation. Her family turned to CHOP for lifesaving care.

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

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

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.

Elliana and her mom, Nicole, traveled from Michigan to Philadelphia to have fetal surgery for myelomeningocele, the most serious form of spina bifida.

Nate was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia just before he turned 4. Now 7, he’s completed chemotherapy and enjoying a new hobby: skateboarding.

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

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. 

After becoming the first patient in the Philadelphia region to receive an innovative replacement heart valve, Mac is enjoying life.

David had heart surgery as a baby to correct his ventricular septal defect (VSD). Now 16, he's an athletic kid with a special passion for hockey.

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

When Marina was 8, her family moved from Egypt to the U.S. to get the best care for her kidney condition. Today, Marina is in college.

When Rory was a toddler, a kidney transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) saved his life. Today, he’s a happy and active 6-year-old.

Diagnosed with very early onset inflammatory bowel disease (VEO-IBD) when he was only 18 months old, Landen is now responding well to treatment.

After a liver transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with his father as the donor, Alejandro is an active and energetic 5-year-old.