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Olivia
Olivia Carries On After An Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Diagnosis with Help from her Care Team
Caleb
Miller Children’s & Women’s Puts Caleb Back in the Game
Hector
Five-year-old Hector Tackles Cancer with a Winning Team
Lei Mason
From Underdeveloped Lungs to a Mighty Roar
Marshall Family
Marshall Family Learns that High Risk Doesn’t Mean High Stress
Desmond
Desmond knows the key to bedtime is routine.
Lucy
Lucy Hosts Parties Full of Heart
Santiago
Transporting Trust to Santiago
Parker
Nothing can Keep Tummy Time Trooper Parker from Thriving
Jazlyn
When cancer, like a fire-breathing dragon, desolated her health,
Princess Jazlyn fought back with Miller Children’s right by her side.
Emerson
Emerson Discovers the Magic of Miller Children’s
Ayden
Ayden is the Montejano Family’s Miracle
Mikhail
Transporting Care to Keep Mom and Baby Together
Zachary
Using Specialized Surgery, Miller Children’s Leaves Zachary’s Leg Intact After Rare Bone Tumor
Luke
Miller Children’s and Tot Squad Put the Pep Back in Luke’s Step
Colin
Colin Learns Miller Children’s is Fluent in “Kid”
Isabella
Isabella’s NICU Journey
Nolan
Craniofacial Care Team Helps Nolan Face His Journey to Health
Cassandra
A warrior of hope.
Gabriel
Worth the Wait
Caleb
With help from Miller Children's, 7-year-old Caleb smashes cancer.
Derrick
Fighter Since Day One
Josue
Finding the Right Way to Josue's Heart
Ashlee
Ashlee’s asthma was life-threatening... until Miller Children’s looked at the big picture.
Franchesca
Franchesca used music to confront her cancer — and win.
Brian
Brian was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Little did cancer know that Brian has superhero strength.
Jake
Jake's Unexpected Journey
Scarlett
Transporting Scarlett to Better Health
Elijah
Playing through the Pain
Kendall
Magnetic Growing Rods Straighten Kendall's Spine
Elia
At 8-years-old, doctors found a large mass inside young Elia's body.
Aidan
Overcoming Obstacles at a Young Age
Madeline
Breathing Easier
Matthew
Re-Charging Matthew
Piper
Piper Giggles with Heart
Carter-Ellison
Carter-Ellison Dives with Confidence
Allen
Allen’s Recovery is Music to His Family’s Ears
Diego
Diego Rises - Surviving Life’s Unexpected Events
Ke’Ala
Clubfoot Prognosis, No Problem Says Ke’Ala
Ryder
Families feel at home at the new complex care area
Melissa
Establishing a legacy for the Armedilla family
Breana
Cystic Fibrosis Doesn’t Keep Breana Down; Instead She’s Riding the Waves – Literally
Ernie
Pediatric Rehabilitation Care Team Helps Ernie after Traumatic Brain Injury
Yacoubian Family
Cutting Down on Surgical Scars: Evolution in Care
Nico
Pitcher “Strikes Out” Hole in His Heart
Elizabeth
Born to Overcome Any Obstacle in Her Way
Diana
Makeover of a Lifetime: Diana Takes Charge of Her Cystic Fibrosis
Marcelino Jr.
Walking in His Father’s Footsteps: Diagnosed at 1-Year-Old, Marcelino Jr. Learns to Live with Diabetes
Kelli-Jain
A Six Year Journey of Success: Kelli-Jain’s Story
Jacob
Up Up and Away with Cancer | Helping Jacob Fly Again
Tyra
Court Captain Tackles Torn ACL
Perla
It was a hectic afternoon in the Ramirez home. The sink was clogged and the supplies normally in a childproof cabinet were left on the counter and floor.
Piper & Jax
Double Trouble: Giving Birth to Premature Twins
Kristha & Michael
Mother of three, Kristha, knew something wasn’t right when her body began swelling during pregnancy.
Andres
When Andres started showing autism warning signs, his mom became concerned.
Corey
“Bubble Boy” Corey Bursts Free From His Asthma Symptoms
Kelly
The Winning Shot: Saving Kelly's Heart
Collin Bruce
What’s wrong with Collin?
Justis & Azriel
A Positive Outlook Helps One Family Tackle Diabetes
Noah
Born 12 Weeks Early - Something You Would Never Know About Noah
Sydney
Sydney’s Positive Spirit Helps Her Splash Out Cancer
Gabby
Gabby was born without either of her fibula bones in her legs and was fitted with prostheses, but that wouldn't stop Gabby from playing soccer.
Paul
NICU Patient Put Under Paralysis to Raise Oxygen Levels
Matthew
Imagine not knowing what is wrong with your baby and being powerless to help. That is a mother’s worst fear; and what Palma Gallegos went through with her son, Matthew, when he reached 4-months-old.
Austin
Like many teenagers, Austin is a sports fan. The 15-year-old boy with a keen sense of humor loves baseball. But unlike many teenagers, Austin has had his health challenges: autism, seizures and scoliosis.
Logan
At 8 months old, Logan was rushed to Miller Children's for strained breathing. Tests revealed a hole in his heart that required surgery and there wasn't much time.
Alexis
After her parents noticed strange bruises on their daughter, Alexis, they brought her to Miller Children's for several blood tests. Their worst fear came shortly with the results — Alexis was diagnosed with cancer.
Enrique
While the pressures of becoming a parent were stressful enough, Maria was devastated when her physicians initially believed that her son would not survive the day he was born.
Kadin
After being hit by a car, Kadin was rushed to Miller Children's to fight for his life.
Claire
Just a few days after her 13th birthday, Claire's health plummeted. Born with CF, Claire often visited Miller Children's for check-ups and surgeries, but this time, she knew something was seriously wrong.
Ellen
A Journey of Love: 15 years ago Ellen Labbe was a "28-weeker" weighing only 1 lb., 12 oz. at birth — but what she lacked in weight the NICU Care Team made up for in love.
Benjamin
As my body went into a seizure, maybe I thought to myself why didn't I put my helmet on? I don't remember the fall. All I can remember is telling my mom that I was skating downtown with my friends for dinner. Then my head smashed into the asphalt. Lights out.
Benjamin
Barbara, a Huntington Beach resident, didn't plan to deliver her baby — Benjamin — so early.
Brianna & Ashley
Jennifer was shocked when, during her pregnancy, doctors found that one of her twins had heart defects that put her and the twins in danger.
Yolanda & Olivia
Yolanda's pregnancy was high-risk due to her Type 1 Diabetes, but she didn't expect that her daughter would be born barely weighing 3 lbs.
Grace
When Grace was born, doctors found she had a blood disorder where her red cells are smaller and more fragile than normal.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth thought she had a bad case of the flu, but she was wrong. A few hours later, the 18-year-old underwent emergency surgery for severe internal bleeding and shock.
Ansell
Ansell was born 24 weeks prematurely with compromised lungs. At 3 years old, Ansell was diagnosed with RSV and his lungs couldn't provide enough oxygen to his body.
Christy
Christy's general pediatrician became alarmed when test results showed she was severely anemic — missing more than half of her hemoglobin. Within hours she was in the fight of her life, and ended up having a condition that only a children's hospital could treat.
George
George, 12, would sleep all the time. He would sleep in the car on the way to school. He would take cat naps during class then wake up and continue his work.
Robert
Robert left the hospital as a healthy baby, but at 6 months, he didn't play with any toys, just a water bottle. His parents received the diagnosis when he was 4: Autism.
Diego
A Strong Will + A Birthday Wish + A Dream = Diego's Relentless Perseverance
Caitlin
Caitlin was only 3 years old when she began experiencing mysterious symptoms and was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.
Melanie
Melanie's family was surprised to find her pneumonia was so severe that it had spread toxins throughout her body which caused her to go into septic shock.
Katie
With entirely paralyzed feet and partially paralyzed legs, 9-year-old Katie has had to learn how to do things the "Katie Way."
Kellisa
Kellisa is much more of a fighter than most teenagers. She was diagnosed at age 6 with Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disease that clogs the lungs.
Stephanie
In late spring Stephanie started to experience difficulty breathing, especially at night.
Aaron
Aaron was in his junior year of high school when he felt some discomfort in his abdomen which seemed to be a symptom of the common flu.
Miranda
Miranda was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes two years ago & it has forever changed the Speirs' family.
Brett
Brett was only 8 years old when he was admitted to Miller Children's with a blood-glucose level of 488, more than five times higher than the normal blood sugar level.
Makinze
Although Makinze was born full-term, her health drastically plummeted at birth due to a lack of oxygen and blood. She was born unconscious and unable to breathe on her own.
Musey Twins, Michele & William
Mom experienced abnormal bleeding during her pregnancy, from a placental abruption. The twins were born extremely premature at only 26 weeks. The Musey family spent the next three months in the NICU on the journey of their lives.
Parker Ritchie
Parker was a healthy, happy baby boy, but when his family found out about the narrowing of his aorta, two-month-ld Parker had to undergo heart surgery.
Zane
After discovering a hole in his heart, 8-month-old Zane had to have full open heart surgery.
Andrew
Thanks to the Outpatient Rehab at Miller Children's, Andrew is back in the pool with his team.
Demario
Demario, 13, was hit by a car while crossing the street and was left lifeless. Demario was rushed in an ambulance to Miller Children's and had a Glasgow Coma Score of 3 — no eye movements, no sound and no body movement. Neurosurgery was a must.
Trevor
Trevor was in critical condition after being hit by a truck while biking without a helmet near his Norwalk home.
Christopher
Eighteen year old Christopher woke up one morning excited to start his freshman year of college, but also noticed he suddenly wasn't walking well and lost much of his motor skills.
Gabe
Gabriel's friend died at the young age of 16 from a horrific skateboarding accident. exactly one year later he almost had the same fate.
Christian
My name is Christian and this is my journey with diabetes.
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