Very Early Onset IBD (VEO-IBD) Program Patient Stories

Gabriella’s IBD symptoms went from bad to worse, that’s when her family took her to CHOP. Today, she’s an energetic 10-year-old who enjoys sports.

After his IBD diagnosis, Garrett couldn’t be far from a bathroom after eating. Now, he eats nonstop — his favorite food is chocolate and vanilla swirl ice cream.

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

Thomas does karate and loves Lego robotics. With medication and a careful diet, he’s living an active life with IBD.

Matthew’s problem was a mystery until he came to Children’s Hospital. After a diagnosis of Crohn’s, nutrition treatment has Matthew, 3, eating normally and thriving.

Adina loves singing and musical theater. She’s able to enjoy them more fully now that treatment for Crohn’s disease has reduced her stomach pains and nausea.

Makenzie suffered a terrifying illness when she was 7, a rapid decline in which she lost a quarter of her weight. With treatment at CHOP, she’s back to her healthy, happy self.

Brandon ate his first real meal at age 17 — after a stem cell transplant to cure a rare genetic disease that had afflicted him throughout his childhood.

Two-year-old Olivia, born with a rare genetic disease, beat the odds, thanks to a clinical trial at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

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.