After a fight on the playground, Chedaya and her family were connected with CHOP’s Violence Prevention Initiative (VPI).

Since being diagnosed with autism at age 2, Ben has faced every challenge with enthusiasm. His quest to be crowned homecoming king was no different.

Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 6, Meredith's symptoms are under control with the help of her medical team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Luelle underwent fetal surgery to treat myelomeningocele, the most severe form of spina bifida. Her journey was documented in the PBS series TWICE BORN.

Audrey was diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency, treated with drugs to ward off infections, and underwent a bone marrow transplant at CHOP — all in her first month of life.

When doctors discovered her unborn baby had an enormous tumor, Lesly moved cross-country in search of hope for her daughter. The PBS series TWICE BORN followed their journey.

Even though Jordan has seen his dad and brother manage their type 1 diabetes for years, coping with his own diagnosis was overwhelming at times. He turned to his team at CHOP for help.

Kelly Heffernan felt lost when a mass was discovered on her unborn daughter’s right lung. Here, she shares the story of how she and Emma Grace found their way to CHOP.

CHOP's Brachial Plexus Program tailored a care plan for Riley that took her from from a 10-day-old with little movement in her right arm and hand to an active baby who feeds herself and throws a ball to her dog.

Before he was born, Nate suffered a hemorrhagic stroke that severely damaged his brain. Early intervention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia started him on a journey to healing.

A bone marrow transplant to treat chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) saved Tommy's life and enabled him — and his family — to live a normal, happy life.

Veronica spent almost half her young life dealing with leukemia. Today, she's a happy and healthy 4-year-old who looks forward to her follow-up appointments at CHOP — the place that saved her life.

Watching Angela DeStasio glide across the dance floor, you’d never suspect she has cystic fibrosis. Learn how she manages her disease so that she can continue to do what she loves.

Tori's parents feared that surgery for Tori's worsening scoliosis would end her beloved gymnastics cheerleading career but the CHOP Orthopaedics team got her back into award-winning form.

Sydney was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and received several rounds of chemotherapy at CHOP. In September, she will be a Patient Ambassador for the Parkway Run & Walk.

Watch this inspiring one-year update on Zion Harvey, the recipient of the first bilateral hand transplant in a child.

Braylen Clayton was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at age 2. Today, he is a 7-year-old who loves reading and playing with friends, thanks to intensive teamwork between his parents and experts at CHOP's Center for Childhood Communication and Autism Integrated Care program.

After tearing both ACLs playing soccer, 14-year-old Lydia took her doctor’s advice and switched sports. Today, the former soccer defender is a competitive rower.

At the age of 12, Courtney was diagnosed with scoliosis. By the time she turned 17, she needed surgery. Dr. Sankar performed a posterior spinal fusion with instrumentation that allowed Courtney to get back to dancing and compete nationally eight months after surgery.

James was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma soon after beginning his junior year of high school. On Sept. 25, he and his team, the Bald Eagles, will join the Parkway Run & Walk to help raise money for pediatric cancer research at CHOP.