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The Unstoppable Fiona Ashe

June 13, 2016

Don’t believe what Fiona Ashe may tell you. Her parents did not purchase her at Target, though after hearing that claim enough times, her mother finally agreed to it. “Two weeks ago in the car,” Angie

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No Better Gift Than the Gift of Blood

June 13, 2016

World Blood Donor Day is a day to acknowledge the individuals who have sacrificed their time to donate blood, and encourage others to do the same. Blood is an essential part of the body that is often

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Stephanie Williams: A Journey from Overwhelmed to Motivated

June 1, 2016

When Stephanie Williams started her classes at Second Chance High School at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, she was a scared 19-year-old mom. She had been out of school for more than a year and was

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After Beating Scoliosis, Ava Sings the Praises of CHLA

May 18, 2016

Last May, Ava Cardoso-Smith, then 14, strode across the stage at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, took the microphone and belted out a rendition of “You Raise Me Up.” Her performance was part of a charity

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Mother and Son Receives Surprise from The Honest Company

May 5, 2016

Hearing the news that you’re about to have your first-born is an exciting time. You might wonder about what your child will look like, or what you’ll name him or her, but there’s a lot to worry about

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Erika’s Story: 36 Days, 17 Dogs and 1 Amazing Recovery

April 7, 2016

You might say that 13-year-old Erika Daniels has a serious case of puppy love. “I looove dogs,” she gushes. Of course, her favorite four-legged friend is her own dog, an adorable cocker spaniel named

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A Southern California First Procedure Gives Grayson a Chance to Thrive

February 29, 2016

In July 2015, Samantha and Marco Davila were at week 20 of their pregnancy, and they were excited to learn of their first child’s gender. But something was spotted on the ultrasound that would change

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And … ACTION!

February 18, 2016

Mark Feuerstein faced a dilemma shared by many parents of severely ill children: the agony of going to work every day while your spouse sits in the hospital with a very sick child. The difference: He

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Small Lungs Aren't Holding Back Ben

February 9, 2016

Elysia Weiner, RN, clinic nurse III at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, was nervous to be on her first helicopter ride. She didn’t know what to expect, but luckily, a CHLA transport nurse was kind to

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‘I wanted an answer. I wanted help. I wanted a cure.’

January 21, 2016

How a desperate email, sent to the wrong hospital, inadvertently reached the one doctor who could turn Bianca Celis’ life around. “Oops.” That was the best Bianca Celis could muster after learning

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