Foundation Stories

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Crohn’s Disease: Jillian’s Story

Jillian

After treatment for Crohn’s disease at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Jillian has resumed competitive dancing and hopes to pursue a nursing career.

Employee Story: Training Tomorrow's Nurse Leaders Today

Two nurses together

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. 

Autism: Anthony's Story

Anthony posing with a football

Diagnosed with autism as a toddler, 19-year-old Anthony is learning the skills he needs to work and live independently.

Liver Transplant: Mia’s Story

Mia in her dance costume

Mia, 12, has the energy to enjoy her favorite activities like dancing after a liver transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Autism and Seizures: Massimo's Story

Massimo throwing a football

Massimo's participation in autism research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia led to his early diagnosis of an unrelated seizure disorder.

Autism: Franco's Story

Franco with Eagles TE Brent Celek

Diagnosed with autism at age 2, Franco has come a long way thanks to therapy at CHOP. Next up for his family? Tacking the Eagles Autism Challenge in May.


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