When Johnna was a teen, her life was saved by an innovative hormone therapy that stimulated her own bone marrow as a treatment for aplastic anemia. Today, she’s a nurse at CHOP, and donates to ensure tomorrow’s breakthroughs help other children.
Genetics experts at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have helped Cortney and Ryan identify their daughter’s rare genetic mutation, leading to improved care.
An innovative interventional procedure sealed the leaks in Tayvin’s lymphatic system. Weeks later, he was back to his favorite outdoor activities.
Patrice and Irv Rubin are pet owners who supporters of animal charities and CHOP. When it came time to put their affairs in order, they decided to split their estate between Children's Hospital of Philadelphia’s Gerald B. Schrieber Pet Therapy Program and the Bucks County SPCA.
A fulfilling career at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a dedication to CHOP's mission led Esha Bhatia to make the Hospital part of her legacy as the beneficiary of her IRA.
As a resident physician at CHOP, Dr. John DeMaio spent the quiet periods at night playing with children who couldn't sleep. Now, years later, his estate planning will help the Child Life, Education and Creative Arts Therapy Department continue to help children play, cope and heal.
Diagnosed with early-onset scoliosis at 5 months old, Tristan was treated with serial body casting, an innovative therapy that gradually straightens spinal curves.
After surgery to align a displaced section of the top of her femur, Lisa is back to the thing she loves most, dancing.
Ty spent two years on a mostly liquid diet because of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Two days after surgery at CHOP, he ate a cheeseburger.
Ricky was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 7. Now, he’s an exceptional lacrosse player, recruited to play for a Division 1 college team.