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Krystal Robertson

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Krystal has been in and out of the hospital her entire life, and has been hospitalized since September 2012 waiting for a heart transplant.

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Aidan Hanson

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Though Aidan appeared to be a healthy six year-old, he suffered from a growth in his ear that had to be removed. Read more about Aiden’s story.

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Dylan Holub

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When doctors in their hometown “gave us a one percent chance that Dylan would survive,” the Holub family requested to be transferred to UI Stead Family Children's Hospital. Read more about Dylan’s story.

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Zach Zwirlein

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A new standardized test for infants alerted doctors to Zach’s MCAD deficiency, possibly saving his young life.

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Mason Shepherd

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While still in the womb, doctors discovered Mason was not growing normally.

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Alex and Molly Kirby

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Alex went in for a routine physical in 2009, not expecting to find anything wrong. The results were shocking. He was diagnosed with pediatric nephronophthisis, a serious kidney disorder, and immediately began dialysis. Due to the severity of his illness, Alex needed a kidney transplant, which he received in November 2009.

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Grace Lidgett

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At 14 months old, Grace was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Thanks to many pediatric specialists, she is now an eight year-old looking to fulfill her life dreams.

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Kyleigh Burlingame

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When Kyleigh began suffering from seizures, doctors at UI Children’s prescribed her a diet that did more than medication could. Read more about Kyleigh’s story.

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Michaela Inman

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After having limb salvage surgery, Michaela is now trying to raise funds for other children with cancer. Read more about Michaela’s story.

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Emma Miller

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A reaction to fever reducing medicine revealed a syndrome that Emma was able to bounce back from.

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Myles Peterman

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Myles was at risk while he was still in the womb, but is now a happy 13 year-old. Read more about Myles’s story.

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Stella Turnbull

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Despite being given only weeks to live, Stella was treated at UI Stead Family Children's Hospital and is now 6 years old.

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Carson Thomas

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Carson has been treated in almost every pediatric department but is now a boy who just loves the Hawkeyes. Read more about Carson’s story.

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