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Patient Stories

Clare's Victory Dance

Imagine yourself trying to maintain a straight-A average in school, practice competitive tap, jazz, and modern dance for twenty hours ...

Patient Stories

Clara's Story

It was just after Clara Dawson’s first birthday when her family noticed something different about her little legs. One leg ...

Patient Stories

Cassidy's Perfect Pencils

10-year-old Cassidy McPartland’s smile lights up a room. And it’s that smile and sweet demeanor that has helped make her ...

Patient Stories

Cancer Should Never Interrupt a Future Leader - Tomiyah Bell

When Tomiyah Bell was 19 and a freshman at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, something odd happened. She was giving ...

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Bryn's Story

When parents talk about their child’s transplant, they’ll use words like “miracle,” “answered prayer,” or “life changing.” But when it ...

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Breathing a Sigh of Relief: Baby Grace's Story

Baby Grace is one-year-old this week. With the twinkly blue eyes and eager smile of a giddy party hostess, she ...

Patient Stories

Breathing Easier: Child is First to Receive Breathing Pacemaker

Seven-year-old Phoenix Weaver is breathing easier these days. A car accident two years ago in her home town of Nixa ...

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Brandon's Story

When Brandon Dennis was diagnosed with a brain tumor at five-years-old, the last thing on his parents’ minds was his ...

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Bouncing Back - Blair's Story

Seven-year-old Blair Partain is a fist-full of energy. Whether she’s bouncing on the trampoline, trying on costume jewelry or playing ...