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good thoughts only
good thoughts only how Blake faced cancer with hope Blake is a pretty normal 12-year-old boy. He loves fishing with his grandpa, playing video games, and his sister, Madeleine – although he might not always admit it. A resident of St. Paris, OH, he’s smart, funny and...
sickle cell disease can’t stop Fanta from smiling
up to the challenge sickle cell disease can’t stop Fanta from smiling Sickle cell disease is sneaky. Although sufferers have it from birth, you usually can’t tell by looking at someone that they have this serious disease. It causes chronic pain, along with a host of...
just right for Luke
just right for Luke the right place, the right team and the right approach help a teen live a normal life Cystic fibrosis is typically diagnosed at birth through standard newborn screening. But Luke Bemus is unusual. His family was told that he had asthma and seasonal...
how a webcam gave a family peace of mind
seeing is believing how a webcam gave a family peace of mind A sweet, snuggly new baby is any mom’s favorite gift. Megan Hein was thrilled to welcome baby Charlie to the family, and big sisters Kenly and Olivia couldn’t wait to hold their real-life baby doll. But...
how Eli inspired a community to help sick children
gracefully giving back how Eli inspired a community to help sick children In 2012, 20-month-old Eli’s parents got the news no parent wants to hear – Eli had been diagnosed with leukemia. Through months upon months of treatment for his disease, the Leingang family was...
superheroes come in every size
superheroes come in all sizes Super heroes are everywhere. Sometimes their costumes come in the form of scrubs or a lab coat. They may carry diaper bags instead of utility belts. And sometimes their capes look more like small hospital gowns. The super heroes we see...
7th & 8th Floor Move Day
we’ve reached our highest heights! 7th & 8th floor move day In December, we moved 30 patients into the specialty care units of our new patient tower! The top two floors, 7 and 8, house more than 40 single family rooms and are expected to serve more than 5,000...
gratitude & gingerbread
joy, gratitude & gingerbread at our Christmas tree lighting Bright twinkling lights, twirly dresses, giggles, applause and even a few tears. These were the sights and sounds in the Speedway Take Flight Gallery on November 27 as a very special little girl launched...
A fantastic move day
All of our precious cargo is tucked into our new patient tower Thanks to over 800 generous donors to the Reaching New Heights campaign, Dayton Children’s was able to create a world-class healing environment that is just right for our tinest to our tallest...