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• Giving Back When the Journey Is Not Over: Hope’s Story

  One little girl's resilience fuels a movement: Hope's journey with spina bifida and the fundraising tournament that followed. 

• Innovative Botox Therapy Allows Franny to Thrive Independently After Difficult Years of Gastroparesis

  20-year-old Franny faced challenges with digestive disorders most of her childhood. But when her symptoms became too severe to manage on her own, her care team turned to an unsuspecting treatment: Botox injections.

• Sickle Cell Patient Honored for Grassroots Solution to Food Insecurity

  Jamarion, a 14-year-old with sickle cell disease, has been feeding the homeless in his community for more than five years. He was recently honored with the Lurie Children's Hope & Courage Youth Advocate Award for his commitment to improving the health and well-being of children and youth

• The Light Luca Left: One Family’s Story of ‘Gratitude and Love’

  Luca was a special baby who lived a bright life for five precious months. His parents, Liz and John, planned a fundraiser to raise awareness for Trisomy 18 and give back to Lurie Children's NICU.

• After Life-Threatening Accident, Aidan Aces Three World-Class Marathons

  Four years ago, Aidan was struck by a car on his bike and rushed to Lurie Children’s with critical injuries to his spine and vital organs. After his recovery, he completed his first Chicago Marathon with Team Lurie Children’s in 2021. 

• I met Dr. Nugent at 7 months old. 16 years later and I'm following in his footsteps.

  Jana shares how one particular physician, Dr. Alan Nugent, has supported her throughout the journey with complex congenital heart disease and inspired her goals to pursue a career in medicine.

• ‘Braver than any child should have to be’: A Mother’s Reflection on the Trials of Childhood Cancer

  Follow the courageous journey of Cole, a young boy who faced a life-changing battle with cancer. Discover how his family, community and the 'Cards for Cole' campaign provided hope, support, and resilience during this challenging time.

• A Little More Hope Than Fear: Looking Back on Fetal Surgery for Emmie & Gracie

  With the expertise and support of Dr. Shaaban and Lurie Children's Chicago Institue for Fetal Health, Annie gave birth to Emmie and Gracie. Today, the girls are healthy and living life to the fullest.

• With Superhero Strength, Leo Defies Mental Health Stigmas

  After being diagnosed with ADHD, Leo began working Lurie Children's Dr. John Parkhurst. Through therapy, Leo learned how to harness his skills and strengths to better communicate with his family and friends.

• First Spinal Cord Stimulation Implant Relieves Isabella of Severe Chronic Nerve Pain

  In 2021, 13-year-old Isabella started suffering from chronic nerve pain across her entire body. While the road to diagnosis took time, her eventual outcome thanks to Neurosurgeon Dr. Jeffrey Raskin was a life-changing one.

• Triplets Thriving Following ‘Rocky Start,’ Including Fetal Intervention Procedure

  While pregnant with triplets, Brooke was diagnosed with a condition called sIUGR and needed urgent care. Despite their rocky start, all three boys have grown into happy and healthy toddlers. 

• Meant for Each Other – Alyssa & Baby Mila’s Surgery for Myelomeningocele

  The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health at Lurie Children’s was able to perform fetoscopic surgery on pregnant Alyssa. Nearly two years later, baby Mila is a healthy and happy toddler taking her first steps with a walker. 

• Trusting the Process: A Quick Turnaround Fetal Surgery for Twins

  After Elizabeth's diagnosis of Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) during pregnancy, her team of specialists moved forward with surgery to normalize her amniotic fluid and ensure the safety of her babies in utero.

• Oliver Breathes on His Own Thanks to ENT Specialists

  Lurie Children's pediatric ENT surgeons performed a rare and complicated procedure called Cricoid Split to repair Oliver's airway so he could breathe on his own, avoiding a tracheostomy tube altogether.

• Luna’s Story: Beating Brain Cancer with a Little Bit of Paint and Positivity

  After experiencing troubling and abnormal symptoms, Luna was rushed to her local hospital where a large mass was discovered on the left side of her brain. 

• Haytham Doing Better Than Ever Following Liver Transplant From Altruistic Donor

  Two-year-old Haytham had already overcome many challenges in his young life and needed a liver transplant. One altruistic stranger was a match.