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Maverick’s Spina Bifida Story

Specialists from CHOP’s Spina Bifida Clinic met Maverick and his family before he was even born and have supported them along their journey ever since.

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Mitochondrial Disease: Ignacio's Story

Ignacio has been a healthy and active kid since he received a liver transplant at CHOP when he was two months old, part of his treatment for a rare form of mitochondrial disease.

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Food Allergies: Grace's Story

Plagued with food allergies for years, 12-year-old Grace can now eat almost anything thanks to a breakthrough oral immunotherapy program at CHOP.

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Pajama Day Spotlight: Groveland Elementary School

For the students and staff at Groveland Elementary School in Doylestown, Pa., participating in Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s annual Pajama Day fundraiser every year is not only a chance to be extra cozy at school, it’s also an opportunity to support a cause near and dear to their hearts.

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Life After Neuroblastoma: Ruby's Story

After twice overcoming cancer as a young child, Ruby is thriving in college, playing wheelchair basketball and planning for her future.

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