Campaign Stories

Born with Down syndrome, Emilio's breakthrough happened when he learned to write his name, count to 10, and draw "some really neat pictures at school.”

In unlocking the key to Elijah’s mystery illness, CHOP doctors identified a new autoimmune disease and developed a customized plan to treat his disorder.

Six years aftter being confined to a back brace to treat extreme scoliosis, Lindsay is now a sophomore with a successful clothing line that has generated thousands of dollars in support of scoliosis research.

After four years of uncertainty, the Roberts Individualized Medical Genetics Center helped the Steigerwalt family find a diagnosis behind their daughter’s complex medical condition.

After receiving treatment for hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Luca is on the road to recovery.

Now 12, Caylin’s regular visits to CHOP for sickle cell disease treatment have inspired her love for comparing numbers, gathering data and experimenting.

After six months of debilitating pain and countless doctor visits, Sebastian is now thriving — thanks to expert care from the AMPS team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Nate was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia just before he turned 4. Now 7, he’s completed chemotherapy and enjoying a new hobby: skateboarding.

As soon as Maggie McGrath, a nurse in the Oncology Clinic, heard about the Professional Excellence & Advancing Knowledge (PEAK) program, she was inspired to develop her training and applied to the program with the support of her manager. 

After becoming the first patient in the Philadelphia region to receive an innovative replacement heart valve, Mac is enjoying life.