33^rd Annual Miracle Tournament and Celebration Dinner

Treated at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C..

Mason was 12 weeks old when he had open heart surgery at Children’s National Hospital to repair his rare congenital heart condition: Tetralogy of Fallot. Before the surgery, his doctor made a crucial discovery—Mason had only one coronary artery and it was not in the right place—an additional congenital abnormality. While Mason’s care team didn’t know exactly what was to come, his Child Life specialist and Housing & Amenities Coordinator did an amazing job supporting his family during this uncertain time. Little details meant so much to his family, like bringing clothing to Mason’s mom during her stay, explaining things to his seven-year-old sister, and helping his grandparents travel to the hospital from Alabama. Mason is now 13 years old and has had a few surgeries since his initial procedure, and still remains connected to the hospital that saved his life. He loves playing video games, playing the saxophone and piano, making music, DJing and spending time with his family.

Thanks to donations to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Mason had access to critical cardiac care to repair his heart condition, helping him lead a happy and healthy life.

Treated at Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence, RI/New Bedford, MA.

At 18 weeks gestation, London’s parents wanted to find out their baby’s gender. A high-level ultrasound soon confirmed that their baby was a girl--and that she would be born with spina bifida. Her parents did everything they could to learn about the diagnosis in preparation. Dr. Petra Klinge, a neurosurgeon at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, not only reassured them, but she also gave them hope. The day after London was born, Dr. Klinge performed an intricate eight-hour surgery to close the skin and spinal cord on the tiny newborn’s spine. When London was still not walking at 18 months, early intervention specialists advised her parents to consider leg braces and a walker, but instead they turned to Hasbro’s Pediatric Rehabilitation team and continued physical therapy. Just after turning two years old, London got up and walked across the room for the first time on her own. Now nine years old, London loves to dance and play soccer, and she is training for a Black Belt. She continues to amaze everyone with her vibrant smile and personality.

Donations to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals helped London get the support of her local pediatric rehabilitation program.

Treated at University of Michigan Health at Sparrow Children's Center in Lansing, MI.

At 17 weeks pregnant, Ryan’s mom, Becky, was diagnosed with a subchorionic hematoma. Soon after, Becky was placed on bedrest for 6 weeks until Ryan was born via an emergency C-section at 23 weeks.

Ryan weighed one pound seven ounces at birth. In the University of Michigan Health at Sparrow Children’s Center’s Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RNICU), he was supported by a team of neonatologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, respiratory therapists, phlebotomists, and many others. Ryan’s time in the NICU was marked by underdeveloped lungs and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, multiple infections, intraventricular hemorrhages, necrotizing enterocolitis, and advanced retinopathy of prematurity.

After discharge, Ryan required regular follow-up appointments with many subspecialists, therapists, medical equipment providers, and others. He was readmitted that first year into the pediatric intensive care unit for breathing difficulties, and additional surgery.

Today, Ryan is a 14-year-old who exemplifies perseverance. He loves to build things, ride his bike and hoverboard, and play in the band!

Thanks to donations to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Ryan had access to a team of lifesaving specialists in the neonatal intensive care unit after being 17 weeks prematurely.