Campaign Stories

Meet Trey and Emmett: They’re both from Ohio, they both have spina bifida, and they both had fetal surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

After staged reconstructive heart surgery as a baby, doctors discovered Hailee's heart was beating too slowly and implanted a pacemaker to steady the rhythm.

The side effects of cancer treatment challenged 10-year-old Lizzy’s identity as athletic and strong. Now in remission, she’s bouncing back.

Having to tell her siblings and classmates she has cancer was tough for Abbie, but she and her family have received incredible support and comfort at CHOP.

Desi, 3, has made it through the bad side effects of leukemia treatment. His mature and independent personality is again shining through.

Watson, 2, has been a patient of CHOP’s Metabolic Disease Program since he was 13 days old. Recently, North Smyrna Elementary School — where his mom is a teacher — held a “Rock Your RARE” wacky dress day to support Watson and raise awareness of rare diseases.

Céline’s symptoms dramatically improved after she received a new gene therapy treatment for Type 1 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) at CHOP.

Doctors and genetic researchers at CHOP teamed up to find the gene mutation responsible for Daniel's painful lymphatic disorder, and successfully treat it.

For 10 years, Caleigh couldn’t tolerate most foods because of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). But with treatment at CHOP, she is now able to enjoy many foods.

Neva, an 11-year-old with Down syndrome, is confident, full of joy and ready for anything, with the support of her family.