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Mashup Score: 0Jackson beats cancer as his father helps expand hospital - 2 day(s) ago
Back in 2009, Craig, a senior preconstruction director, began overseeing the construction of the Bill Holmes Tower at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), now part of Rady Children’s Health. At the same time, Craig and his wife received devastating news: their 4-year-old son, Jackson, had acute lymphoblastic leukemia. As Jackson received expert care at CHOC’s Hyundai Cancer Institute, Craig watched the new tower rise, finding comfort in sharing the hospital’s construction progress with his son
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Mashup Score: 2Back on the team because of rehabilitative care - 7 day(s) ago
Just a few months after winning state in cross country, high school freshman Allie was ejected from the vehicle in a car accident and taken by air ambulance to a local hospital. Allie underwent a month of intensive care, but her journey was just beginning. She was transferred to Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital for recovery, arr iving with lingering head trauma and an injured back, pelvis, and bladder. However, therapists jumped in immediately, working to strengthen Allie’s upper body and leg
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After winning her state’s cross-country championship, Allie was in a life-changing car accident. But thanks to her team at @RankenJordan, she received the therapy, expertise, and equipment needed to get back on track! For more #MomentsMadePossible: https://t.co/OyRLVOiGdz https://t.co/ktsyPhB9Ik
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Mashup Score: 4Harrison thrives with game-changing gene therapy - 12 day(s) ago
A few years ago, foster parents Pam and Bobby received a call about a 6-month-old, Harrison, who needed an adoptive family. Harrison wasn’t like most other babies – he had a rare genetic condition called Duchene muscular dystrophy (DMD) that limits mobility and weakens pivotal muscles. Touched by his story, Pam and Bobby decided to give Harrison a forever home. After welcoming Harrison into their family, they met w ith Children’s Medical Center Dallas experts to discuss treatment options. Kaitlin Batley,
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With the expert care of @childrens, Harrison received groundbreaking gene therapy designed to slow down his Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Since treatment, he’s made incredible strides—walking, running, climbing, and even jumping! More #MomentsMadePossible: https://t.co/7uLZ7ZDYsy https://t.co/DZjmiEIU2E
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Mashup Score: 1Luciana helps patients undergoing similar procedures - 16 day(s) ago
From the moment Luciana was born prematurely, she’s been a fighter. She entered the world facing multiple challenges, including a three-centimeter difference in leg length and foot sizes. When she turned three, she had her first procedure at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to help her walk straight and correct her foot. As she got older and eventually stopped growing, doctors needed to make her legs the same length. They used a new internal device that broke the bone and stretched it until it was the same
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The care and support Luciana received at @Nicklaus4Kids inspired her to offer a helping hand to other patients. Creating a guide of physical and mental tips, Luciana hopes to aid other teens undergoing similar procedures. For more #MomentsMadePossible: https://t.co/ifhfv7QBjF https://t.co/UN9bIaWYpD
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Mashup Score: 0Back to cheer and track after scoliosis surgery - 21 day(s) ago
When Alyssa was in middle school, she was diagnosed with scoliosis and received a customized back brace in hopes of halting the growing curve and avoiding surgery. But the curve continued to worsen, and after Alyssa’s freshman year, it was time for surgery. Alyssa and her family traveled to Dwaine and Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah Memorial Health, where she received a spinal fusion to straighten the curve. Throughout the six-hour surgery, the nurses comforted Mackenzie’s family,
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When Alyssa discovered she needed scoliosis surgery, she worried how it could impact her active life. But thanks to a specialized surgery and a comforting care team at @myMemorial Children's, she’s back on her cheer and track teams! #MomentsMadePossible: https://t.co/qIYk2e96yf https://t.co/yOHn2HCiUA
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Mashup Score: 0Care team helps Jonathan’s journey with Cerebral Palsy - 24 day(s) ago
16-year-old Jonathan has been visiting Children’s Specialized Hospital since he was a baby. Jonathan was born with Right Hemiparesis Cerebral Palsy, weakening the entire right side of the body. Diagnosed at 15 – months old, Jonathan’s care team shared a blueprint of physical and occupational therapy to pave the best path forward. Throughout his childhood, Jonathan has endured nine separate surgeries and consistently attends physical therapy to increase his mobility. His nurses and therapists are like a
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Thanks to the care Jonathan receives for Cerebral Palsy at @ChildrensSpecNJ, he’s able to pursue his passion for music! Whether he’s playing the trumpet, bass, or drums, his care team makes sure he’s always able to jam out. For more #MomentsMadePossible: https://t.co/vPgMObGlee https://t.co/btCcYIEXYV
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Mashup Score: 2How Hewitt overcame cancer - 1 month(s) ago
Hewitt is a social butterfly and a star student, so when he asked to skip school, his parents knew something was unusual. His main symptom, reoccurring headaches, prompted an MRI at Arkansas Children’s that revealed a baseball-sized tumor near the base of his skull. Hewitt’s treatment began swiftly, with a five-hour craniotomy to remove the tumor. Tumor tissue sample s were sent to a lab, ultimately discovering that Hewitt’s cancer was rare, malignant, and fast-growing. Because certain forms of radiation
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Innovative proton beam therapy at @archildrens helped Hewitt overcame cancer! With a supportive team and expertly delivered clinical care, Hewitt’s flourishing, playing with friends & acing school. For more #MomentsMadePossible: https://t.co/YyCcwVNog4 https://t.co/1HjRmHTQzk
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Mashup Score: 0Heather and Lily’s NICU journey - 2 month(s) ago
Because of her congenital heart disease, Heather had a high-risk pregnancy and had to deliver her baby, Lily, a few weeks early via C-section. When Lily was born, a breathing tube was immediately inserted to help her breathe while they transferred her to the NICU at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. A few years prior, Heather’s baby boy spent two months in the NICU at the same hospital, where he received life-saving care. So, the moment Heather handed Lily over to the NICU team, she knew she would
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Throughout Lily’s NICU stay at @JDCHospital, her mother felt exceptionally grateful for their care team. From comforting her to coordinating visits, Lily’s mom had a supportive team by her side every step of the way. For more #MomentsMadePossible: https://t.co/EeUKpkNBG1 https://t.co/lm1eojI0Sz
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Mashup Score: 7How Cole overcame cancer and regained his strength - 3 month(s) ago
Cole had been experiencing uncomfortable, painful ear infections for almost six months, but as an avid water polo player and surfer, he didn’t think much of it. But one day, he became so dizzy and nauseous during a water polo game he was sent to the ER. A CT scan revealed there was a tumor growing behind 14-year-old Cole’s left temporal bone. He was immediately taken to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) by helicopter. The tumor, made up of acute myeloid leukemia, was pushing on his brain, causing
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At @ChildrensLA, Cole’s care team rallied together to support him as he received treatment for his leukemia. Thanks to their care and compassion, he’s back to doing what he loves most — surfing, swimming, and playing sports! More #MomentsMadePossible: https://t.co/JfnRUfSK48 https://t.co/d1qBorjwIB
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Mashup Score: 5Irlanda’s rehabilitation team makes her feel at home - 3 month(s) ago
When Irlanda was nine, she started having severe headaches that led to the discovery of an infection between her skull bones and brain lining. She underwent two emergency brain surgeries that ultimately caused Irlanda to lose all mobility on the left side of her body. After her surgeries, Irlanda arrived at Child Serve, where she began six weeks of intensive physical and occupational therapies. Irlanda quickly felt at home at Child Serve ‘s Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation program as her care team
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Through every day of rehabilitative therapy, Irlanda’s care team at @ChildServe made her feel welcome & at home, helping her come out of her shell and thrive. Today, she is walking with minimal assistance & regaining mobility! More #MomentsMadePossible: https://t.co/TlNKRO0dyb https://t.co/KcBSq7tSkR
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Craig began building a new tower at @chocchildrens while his son Jackson was battling leukemia just floors away. As the tower rose, so did Jackson’s strength. Today, he’s a cancer survivor and dreaming of becoming a veterinarian. For #MomentsMadePossible https://t.co/TVqG017rP1 https://t.co/Ey0kPriwIc