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Amputated Hands and Feet: Chase's Story

Because of a life-threatening infection, Chase’s hands and feet were amputated when he was 3. Today he’s playing soccer and learning to play the drums.

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Type 1 Diabetes: Jaaron’s Story

A CHOP community health worker is helping Jaaron and his family better manage his type 1 diabetes by offering support like accompanying them to appointments and connecting them to nearby resources.

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Relapsed Rhabdomyosarcoma: Ella’s Story

Eager to talk, question and explain, Ella, 7, has an engaging personality. After a cancerous mass was found in Ella’s abdomen, and then another in her lungs, she’s on a treatment plan that isn’t getting in the way of her being a happy, active kid.

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Scarlett’s Story: Acute Flaccid Myelitis

A rare condition left 2-year-old Scarlett unable to move her right arm. Treatment from experts at CHOP has helped her regain function and hope for the future.

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22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome: Jasmine's Story

Jasmine, 14, is thriving thanks to early intervention and continuing treatment and support from the 22Q and You Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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