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Mashup Score: 2Bella - 2 day(s) ago
Bella was born at just 28 weeks and has faced a complex medical journey—from battling bacterial meningitis and hydrocephalus as an infant, to undergoing multiple brain surgeries and managing cerebral palsy. At age 10, she faced a shunt malfunction, followed by complications, infections, and another surgery during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the hardest moments, UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital child life team made sure Bella never missed the magic of being a kid. She spent holidays in the
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Mashup Score: 1Andy - 3 day(s) ago
When Andy’s mom noticed he wasn’t hitting early milestones, she turned to Seattle Children’s Hospital for answers. At just 1 year old, he was referred to a neurosurgeon to rule out the possibility of a brain tumor. After a series of tests, Andy was diagnosed with an extremely rare condition called Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia. Because of how rare his diagnosis is, Andy was referred to the hospital’s research institute, which connected him to a study at Boston Children’s Hospital. Today, Andy’s symptoms
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After delayed milestones, Andy was seen at @seattlechildren, diagnosed with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, and referred to a study at @BostonChildrens. Thanks to expert care, he’s thriving in preschool and here to share his story with #TeamCHA at #FAD2025. https://t.co/GfZOqixmHL https://t.co/fWwd9E7H18
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Mashup Score: 2Brooke - 4 day(s) ago
At 8 years old, Brooke’s pediatrician noticed an abnormal gate that led doctors to discover she had a collapsed L5 vertebrae. Further testing showed she had Ewing’s Sarcoma. She was quickly admitted to Advocate Children’s Hospital, where she met the team of specialists who would guide her care—including child life experts, neurologists, hematologists, and oncologists. Her care team determined she would need both chemotherapy and spine surgery. Thanks to their expertise and support, Brooke successfully
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After Brooke was admitted to @AdvocateKids for a collapsed L5 vertebrae, she was diagnosed w/ Ewing’s Sarcoma. To help Brooke, she underwent chemo & spine surgery. Brooke is grateful for being connected to her community at @CampOneStep. #TeamCHA #FAD2025 https://t.co/D5mUMV7vxR https://t.co/enO38Apg2Q
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Mashup Score: 3Beau - 5 day(s) ago
When Beau was just 4 days old, doctors discovered he had experienced a stroke in utero. He was immediately transferred to Children’s Nebraska where his care journey began. Beau worked with a dedicated team of specialists—including an occupational therapist, physical therapist, and genetic specialist—who helped him through those early challenges. At 18 months, Beau was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. With the help of his orthopedic doctor, he made great strides in his development. But just after turning 4,
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At 4 days old, Beau was transferred to @ChildrensNE after doctors discovered he had a stroke in utero. He was later diagnosed w/ cerebral palsy & a rare form of epilepsy: DEE-SWAS. Thanks to his care team, Beau is now 6 & loves baseball! #TeamCHA #Fad2025 https://t.co/ZRbXXkWuPU https://t.co/XWA3tU3TWx
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Meet Bella 💗 Born at 28 wks, Bella faced multiple medical complexities including bacterial meningitis, E.coli, hydrocephalus, & cerebral palsy. Thanks to the care she's received at @UCLAMCH, she’s 16 & joining #TeamCHA during #FAD2025 to share her story. https://t.co/gAnkD02e0u https://t.co/bImcwKVTlb