Larenz has spent much of his childhood in and out of the hospital due to the painful side effects of sickle beta thalassemia. Yet he perseveres, inspiring others with his positivity.

When newborn Locklyn was diagnosed with Down syndrome, a heart defect and an underdeveloped nasal septum, her parents turned to Children's for comprehensive care across multiple specialties.

After being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma as a child, Matthew Ramirez set his sights on becoming a doctor and helping other kids with cancer.

After three heart surgeries for a congenital heart condition known as tetralogy of Fallot, Michael is healthy and enjoys playing golf, baseball, tennis and video games.

When 6-year-old Nathan was diagnosed with a rare heart defect, his family turned to Children’s for a heart surgery others deemed impossible.

An enthusiastic ballet dancer, Zoe couldn’t wait to dance en pointe. But Sever’s disease and heel pain got in the way. With the right care, she danced again.

Diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 6 weeks old, Quinn needed surgery. When her brother saw her spica cast, he made a heartwarming Christmas wish.

Raelyn’s diagnosis of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) at age 3 led to more than two years of chemotherapy and other treatments at Children’s.

After an emergency liver transplant, Samerah, an active high school senior is more determined than ever to lead and inspire otheres with her tenacity and vibrant spirit.

After months of progressive symptoms, Shawn was diagnosed with a rare condition called anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis.