Shea loves cheerleading and today has energy to spare for it, since the IBD team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has her ulcerative colitis under control.

An innovative reconstruction surgery at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia gave Alexis a new ear. The ability to hear from the reconstructed ear will soon follow.

Sydney suffered from a serious concussion while playing soccer. Thanks to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, she has clinically recovered. 

Joe had a near-fatal incident from cardiomyopathy. He was back on the soccer field six months after a heart transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. 

After a long battle, Kristen’s symptoms from Crohn’s disease are under control. She is a thriving young adult thanks to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Emily is an energetic teenager. She’s able to better enjoy her passions like acting thanks to treatment for her Crohn’s at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

When Wesley was diagnosed with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, his family relocated from New York to Philadelphia to find the expert care he needed to survive.

Sydney is an energetic and well-rounded 10-year-old. Thanks to nutrition therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, her Crohn’s disease is under control. 

David came to CHOP as a teen to manage his Crohn’s. His parents now co-chair the Family Research Council, which supports research at the IBD Center.

Jessica has lived with cystic fibrosis since she was a baby. The Cystic Fibrosis Center at CHOP prepared her to manage her disease as she transitioned to college.

Thomas does karate and loves Lego robotics. With medication and a careful diet, he’s living an active life with IBD.

Matthew’s problem was a mystery until he came to Children’s Hospital. After a diagnosis of Crohn’s, nutrition treatment has Matthew, 3, eating normally and thriving.

Since having surgery at CHOP to correct hyperhidrosis, a condition that caused her to have excessively sweaty hands, Alexa can pursue her love of acting with more confidence.

Daniel plays baseball and basketball with confidence after surgery at CHOP corrected hyperhidrosis, a condition that caused his hands to sweat excessively.

Yoga classes offered by the Integrative Health Program at CHOP helped Quinn and her family cope with her cancer diagnosis.

An innovative procedure corrected a problem in Julia’s circulatory system. Inspired by the nurses at CHOP, Julia is in school to become a nurse herself.

Bella suffered a stroke as a baby, and her road to recovery has included years of therapy with CHOP’s Pediatric Stroke Program. Now 8, she dreams of becoming an engineer.

Mary Grace was born with Down syndrome and was diagnosed with diabetes at age 4. She is now a happy and healthy 19-year-old thanks to CHOP’s care and support.

Carter was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 5. With nutrition treatment, he’s growing again and back to playing his favorite game: basketball. 

Liam, 15, embraces his Type 1 diabetes. He is very open about his condition and shares his experiences to educate others.