When Brody was born, his parents were shocked to learn he had Down syndrome. Today, they've learned to embrace the unexpected with their 12-year-old son.

Over the past few years, Audrey has met all her milestones — and now she is preparing for the 2019 CHOP Buddy Walk®.

When Brynnli's mom noticed her daughter's head was growing strangely, she sought help from craniofacial experts at CHOP.

After years of uncertainty, genetic testing for epilepsy helped identify the cause of Ryan’s seizures. With this breakthrough, he’s now nearly seizure free.

It wasn’t until Ayleen’s parents brought her to CHOP that they learned she had thyroid cancer. Then she was in expert hands at the Pediatric Thyroid Center.

Chance had fetal surgery to treat a lower urinary tract obstruction. The happy baby returns to CHOP from his home in Brooklyn for urology and nephrology care.

Activities may be a bit harder for Kendall, 2, who has Down syndrome, but he's determined to keep trying to succeed.

Diagnosed with chylothorax at birth, Lucas needed expert lymphatic care at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to survive. 

A CHOP ophthalmologist and Family Justice Partnership made sure Camren, who is legally blind, received the disability benefits he deserved.

After Samad was diagnosed with a rare genetic heart disorder, his family underwent genetic testing and discovered they too had the disorder.

CHOP’s Cancer Center helps families manage the extreme emotions elicited by a child’s cancer diagnosis through its world-class, comprehensive, innovative psychosocial services.

Born with a serious heart condition, Disha has grown up under the care of CHOP's Cardiac Center and now has a family of her own.

Diagnosed with FPIES, Isaiah could only safely eat five foods at his first birthday. Now 2 ½ years old, his diet has expanded to 35 foods and it's been more than a year since his last allergic reaction to food.

Josephine, 16, refuses to let Crohn's disease govern her life or impact her dream of playing division 1 field hockey in college.

With help from the Center for Celiac Disease, 8-year-old Justyna can maintain a busy schedule including acting, modeling and school.

Julianna is living a semi-independent life in Phoenixville, working as a barista and taking Zumba classes — and not letting Trisomy 21 hold her back.

Everett's parents followed their hunch and sought medical care at CHOP, where surgery to remove an extra valve in his urethra, as well as a cyst, saved his life.

Born at 29 weeks and weighing 1 lb 8 ounce, Joseph's mom credits his breakthrough recovery to the remarkable care he received at CHOP.

After years of struggling with severe asthmas and food allergies, 17-year-old Mena is finally breathing easier thanks for biologic therapy at CHOP.

Strong parent advocacy ensured Morgan’s diabetes was under control at school. Now Morgan is advocating for others.