Patient Stories

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.

After surgery to align a displaced section of the top of her femur, Lisa is back to the thing she loves most, dancing.

Adina loves singing and musical theater. She’s able to enjoy them more fully now that treatment for Crohn’s disease has reduced her stomach pains and nausea.

Ty spent two years on a mostly liquid diet because of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Two days after surgery at CHOP, he ate a cheeseburger.

Emily was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes after a near-fatal incident as a baby. Now, she’s a happy and energetic 2-year-old.

Ricky was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 7. Now, he’s an exceptional lacrosse player, recruited to play for a Division 1 college team.

Makenzie suffered a terrifying illness when she was 7, a rapid decline in which she lost a quarter of her weight. With treatment at CHOP, she’s back to her healthy, happy self.

Lucy plays lacrosse, loves to bake, and shocks people with her theatrical makeup skills. She’s back to enjoying life after being very sick with Crohn’s disease.