33^rd Annual Miracle Tournament and Celebration Dinner

Treated at Children's Hospital Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA.

Melody was born with a rare congenital condition where string-like bands of tissue wrap around fingers and toes. Amniotic band syndrome is non-preventable and affects one in 15,000 births annually. Melody faced her condition with grace and her family was referred to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, where she has received comprehensive support. To date, Melody has had four surgical procedures to separate her fingers and remove excess skin to improve her hands’ functionality. Today, Melody proudly tells people about her unique hands. She loves doing art and celebrates her uniqueness.

Thanks to support from Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Melody has received access to donor-funded programs, providing a lifeline of support for the areas of greatest need in children’s health care.

Treated at Penn State Health Children's Hospital in Lancaster, PA.

When Benjamin was born a month early, medical staff realized immediately that he wasn’t crying or breathing correctly. “Everything that could be wrong with his lungs seemed to be wrong,” said Ben's mom, Danielle. He was transported by a pediatric ambulance that was funded by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, which had the highest level NICU and a high-oscillating ventilator that could save his life. Because Benjamin’s condition was so critical, a doctor explained that he may need a form of life-support called ECMO, a machine that was also purchased by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. “I remember signing the consent for the ECMO and asking the doctor if we have to go to ECMO, and that doesn’t work, is there anything beyond that? And she said no. Knowing that we were at that point was very scary,” shared Danielle. “But he’s a strong guy. He rallied and did so well.” A few weeks later, Benjamin was able to go home, and today is a happy, healthy kid! Benjamin loves baseball, soccer and Cub Scouts. He loves trains, bridges, and building things with Legos. He also loves the Pittsburgh Steelers and got to go to Pittsburgh to attend his first game!

Thanks to donations to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Benjamin received life-saving care with the use of a pediatric ambulance and ECMO machine, allowing him to live a healthy life.

Treated at John R. Oishei Children's Hospital in Buffalo, NY.

Born in India, Vignesh was adopted by his family at five years old. Vignesh was diagnosed with spina bifida, as well as hydrocephalus, a condition in which the body is not able to rid of excess fluid in the brain. He also experienced hearing loss and needed a cochlear implant surgery while in India. At Oishei Children’s Hospital, Vignesh underwent four surgeries, one of which was to replace his current shunt with a new one. At the age of nine, Vignesh received a new cochlear implant and is doing amazing. His family is grateful for the tremendous support and care at Oishei Children’s Hospital.

Donations to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals help patients like Vignesh receive exceptional care and specialized occupational therapy.