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Mashup Score: 5How Cole overcame cancer and regained his strength - 12 hour(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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Mashup Score: 5Irlanda’s rehabilitation team makes her feel at home - 3 day(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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Mashup Score: 0Lilly gives back after her journey with aplastic anemia - 10 day(s) ago
When Lilly was only seven, she began experiencing bizarre symptoms, including a bloody nose that wouldn’ t stop and unexplained bruises all over her body. Doctors initially believed she had Leukemia, but after months of testing, Lilly was diagnosed with aplastic anemia — a rare but serious blood disorder that occurs when bone marrow is unable to produce enough new blood cells. D octors at Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital helped Lilly through years of treatment, including treating her with
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Diagnosed with aplastic anemia at 7, Lilly received a life-saving bone marrow transplant at @CorwellHealth. Now 18 and in remission, she’s studying to become a nurse practitioner to work at the hospital that made it possible. More #MomentsMadePossible: https://t.co/nxvxp0UghL https://t.co/v3wPQJ451t
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Mashup Score: 0Livia receives lifesaving care after a fall - 15 day(s) ago
After 4-year-old Livia had a hard fall on concrete while playing basketball with her dad and sister, she got up and dusted herself off. But soon after, she threw up, and her parents took her to Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minnesota, to be safe. They realized they’ d made the right decision by bringing her in because the fall fractured her skull bone, causing blood to pool over her brain. Livia’s team of brilliant and caring doctors immediately performed surgery, stopping the internal bleeding
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After a scary fall, Livia’s parents trusted their instincts and took her to @MayoClinicKids. Thanks to expert care, life-saving surgery, and her unstoppable spirit, Livia is back to her energetic self! For more #MomentsMadePossible: https://t.co/ZVv4t6AdWd https://t.co/256eB9KeMn
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At only 2-years-old, Miguel was diagnosed with Langerhans cell histiocytosis, a rare form of cancer that most commonly appears in toddlers and children. Having a child diagnosed with a rare cancer is any parent’s nightmare, but Miguel’s mother, Maria, had an additional stressor: she didn’ t speak English. Maria worried that the language barrier would prevent her from helping Miguel get the care he needed to fight the disease. But to Maria’s astonishment, ECU Health Medical Center — the hospital treating
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When Miguel was diagnosed with cancer, the Language Access Services at @ECUHealthNC’s Maynard Children's Hospital helped eliminate language barriers, so he could get the best possible treatment. Now 6, Miguel is happy and cancer-free! #MomentsMadePossible https://t.co/ND2lFe4aO6 https://t.co/QquBkMCAlD
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Mashup Score: 4How a new treatment helped halt Mayia’s tumor growth - 23 day(s) ago
When four-year-old Mayia stopped using her right side, her parents were immediately concerned and took her to Children’s Mercy Kansas City. T here, Mayia’s medical team discovered she had a tumor with two cysts pushing on the left side of her brai n, interfering with her right-side mobility. The tumor, a metastatic ganglioglioma, proved too difficult to remove through brain surgery and did not respond to chemotherapy. Mayia’s doctor wanted to try a new drug combination, but the medications weren’ t on
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When Mayia faced a life-threatening brain tumor, her care team at @ChildrensMercy used a groundbreaking new treatment to stabilize the tumor. Today, Mayia is a happy, active 6-year-old who loves spending time with her brothers! More #MomentsMadePossible: https://t.co/xZBmUmvDsC https://t.co/hxNgw4lDtK
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Mashup Score: 0Even a double diagnosis can’t dim Samantha’s spirit - 1 month(s) ago
When Samantha first started kindergarten, her mom, Vicki, noticed she wasn’t acting like herself. Her unusual behavior led to an emergency room visit where doctors discovered her glucose level was dangerously high. Samantha was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, and within months came another difficult diagnosis: celiac disease. Samantha, however, stayed strong. Under the care and guidance of her team at Dayton Childre n’s Hospital, Samantha has learned to manage her life-altering conditions with extraordinar
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When Samantha found out she had Type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, experts at @DaytonChildrens guided her through these life-altering diagnoses. Thanks to her supportive care team, Samantha’s bright spirit has never dimmed! More #MomentsMadePossible: https://t.co/nnvTWPekhj https://t.co/UzbpNepD6s
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Mashup Score: 0Lifesaving heart transplant brings bright future for Mikari - 1 month(s) ago
Mikari was just 2-years- old when she visited Loma Linda University Children’s Health for an enlarged heart. Her doctors determined she had heart failure and diagnosed her with dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition that weakens the heart muscle and hinders its pumping ability. At first, Mikari’s treatment involved medication and monitoring, but two years later, doctors determined that she needed a new heart. While she was waiting for a heart transplant, her team gave her a mechanical ventricular assist
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As 2-year-old Mikari waited for a heart transplant, her @LLUChildrens care team kept her smiling with dance parties & fun activities. A few months later, she got her new heart, and today, she’s thriving and dreaming big! More on her #MomentsMadePossible: https://t.co/H3nr6wzxTX https://t.co/ywZi1YYXX5
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Mashup Score: 2From resident to advocate for young adults with complex conditions - 1 month(s) ago
Stephanie has lived most of her life at Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center, starting her journey there at just three months old. Since she was born, she’s faced immense medical challenges, including spina bifida, Arnold-Chiari malformation, neurogenic bladder, and hydrocephalus. Despite enduring numerous painful and high-risk surgeries, Stephanie’s courage and love for music and art have helped her through her toughest moments. Now, at 26, she is a vibrant young woman, known for her stylish outfits and
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For Stephanie, @SetonChildrens became her home away from home as she navigated various medical challenges. Today, Stephanie advocates for young adults like herself who age out of pediatric care and face uncertain futures. 🤩 For more #MomentsMadePossible: https://t.co/cPmGn17UkS https://t.co/557TFgMJTr
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Mashup Score: 1John J.’s seemingly impossible journey forward - 2 month(s) ago
Just days after birth, doctors diagnosed John J os iah with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and scoliosis. They told John J.’s parents that he would never be able to walk, talk, or even eat on his own. However, when the family moved to Texas, their luck took a turn. John J. began care at the Driscoll Children’s Hospital, and it gave more hope than they had ever been given. Years and years of treatment, combined with John J.’s incredible determination, led to what doctors said to be impossible. John J. walked,
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When John J. was diagnosed w/ cerebral palsy, epilepsy, & scoliosis, doctors were unsure what his future held. But with years of care at @DriscollTX, he achieved the unthinkable — walking the stage at his high school graduation! More #MomentsMadePossible: https://t.co/lWTry9A1hV https://t.co/P3dp4mr8uk
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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