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Cerebral palsy hand surgery: Lucas’s story

For the first 10 years of his life, Lucas had limited use of his right hand due to cerebral palsy. A surgery at CHOP gave him the mobility and flexibility that Lucas had always hoped for.

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Finger Reconstruction: Caleb’s Story

Caleb can now catch a ball with both hands, ride a bike and button up his own shirt, thanks to a series of reconstructive hand surgeries at CHOP to reduce scar tissues that limited his hand’s movement.

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Hirschsprung’s Disease: Luke's Story

Luke was diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease when he was just three 3 days old, and underwent surgery to remove the affected part of his colon at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Giant Omphalocele: Jameson's Story

When Jameson was diagnosed with giant omphalocele before birth, the positive attitude of the team at CHOP made his parents feel much better about the journey ahead.

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Trisomy 21: Kate’s Story

Kate, 18, doesn’t let anyone stop her. Born with Down syndrome, she is a member of the National Honor Society, a cheerleader, and a volunteer at a local food bank.

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Honoring Kayla’s Legacy

Kayla’s parents founded a nonprofit and have raised more than $1 million for pediatric brain tumor research at CHOP.

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Motility Disorder: Arianna’s Story

Arianna, 21, has been treated her entire life for Down syndrome (trisomy 21), autism and motility disorders. Her medical team at CHOP has worked closely with her family to effectively treat her motility disorder to bring her comfort.

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Heart Malformations: Brynn's Story

A series of surgical procedures at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia corrected Brynn’s rare combination of heart defects.

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Malnutrition: Widni’s Story

With the help of the Niños Primeros en Salud Program led by CHOP's Global Health Center, Widni is now a healthy 5-year-old after years of treatment for malnutrition.

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Gastroparesis: Ashley’s Story

Ashley, 18, has her gastroparesis under control and the energy to enjoy her passions, thanks to the Suzi and Scott Lustgarten Center for GI Motility.

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