Stories to inspire
Donor Profile: The EVAN Foundation
In the face of limited funding, the Lindbergs are fiercely determined to support pediatric neuroblastoma research.
Donor Profile: The Magical Mila Foundation
Mila didn’t survive surgery for complications of her rare genetic disease, which also caused extremely high blood pressure. Her parents are determined to find new options.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and Kidney Transplant: Owen’s Story
As an infant, Owen needed three open-heart surgeries. As a teen, he needed a new kidney — which his mother donated.
Medulloblastoma and Kawasaki disease: Gabby’s story
"CHOP is so great because they support the whole family," says Gabby's dad, Paul.
New oral immunotherapy treatment for peanut allergy: Noah's story
With help from a new FDA-approved oral immunotherapy (OIT) treatment, Noah can now experience life without fear of adverse reactions from peanut protein.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Michael's Story
Michael, 5, is meeting all his developmental milestones after surgeries for a severe heart defect. He was closely monitored by the Cardiac Kids Developmental Follow-up Program at CHOP.
Surgical correction of macrodactyly: Phoebe's story
A combination of surgical procedures corrected Phoebe’s macrodactyly, an uncommon condition that causes irregular growth in a child's fingers or toes.
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Jack’s Story
After Jack was diagnosed with cancer, his family was impressed how everyone at CHOP, from the check-in team to the world-class doctors, made them feel special.
Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-obstruction: Hannah’s Story
Hannah is determined not to let having chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction – or the colostomy pouch she must wear — keep her from a future in nursing.
Lauren’s Story: Uncovering the Genes that Cause Epilepsy
Lauren, who was named Miss Wheelchair New York 2020, is participating in research at CHOP for a rare form of epilepsy