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The challenges Aliyanna faced at birth were no match for her tenacity – or the outstanding care she received at Seattle Children’s.

A schoolgirl with dwarfism can now reach for the stars after limb-lengthening surgery at Seattle Children’s gives her greater independence.

After a miracle surgery saved her from a deadly brain tumor, a new immunotherapy trial gave Avery and other kids with aggressive or recurring brain cancer another chance at life.

An engaging 10-year-old with a fighting spirit found his medical home at Seattle Children’s.

This boisterous toddler has a second chance at life thanks to open-heart surgery at the age of 4 months.

Diagnosed with leukemia at only 3, her parents trusted Seattle Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center with their daughter’s care – and today, she is in remission.

At age 3, this spitfire started the journey of a lifetime. Even though her cancer treatment was all-consuming, it doesn't define her today.

This spirited preschooler battled and beat a deadly cancer thanks to expert clinical care and groundbreaking research.

When Erin Smith went into labor with her second child, she never imagined the 42-day odyssey her son would endure in order to survive.

A boisterous baby got her chance to become a kid, thanks to an immunotherapy trial that saved her life.

Traditional treatments didn't cure this toddler's cancer, so her determined parents and care team tried a new immunotherapy approach that saved her life.

Four kids in the same family have a rare metabolic disorder and needed liver transplants. Learn how Seattle Children's is innovating to keep them healthy.

A toddler devoted to cars, milk and his Seattle Children’s care team fought cancer – and survived.

An advocate for mental health services details the support she received as an inpatient -- and how it got her through her most difficult days.

Two bright boys being raised by their grandmother receive integrated primary care at Seattle Children’s Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic.

A diagnosis in Jude’s infancy prompted her family to move across the country for the best treatment possible; learn from her mom how this decision changed their lives.

Makenna started her first year at college and faces challenges with the same positive outlook she’s had her whole life.

A curious, happy boy makes it through big challenges with the medical safety net he needs to live his healthiest, most fulfilling life.

Oliver faced unthinkable odds, but his fighting spirit – combined with Seattle Children’s expert care – gave him a new lease on life.

A pinch of mother’s intuition and a cup of Seattle Children’s expertise yields one healthy boy.

A teen whose anxiety and depression were consuming him found a solid source of support – and the ability to push forward and pursue his dreams.

Since she was born, this 12-year-old has grappled with sickle cell disease, a life-threatening blood condition that requires constant treatment. It can be intense, but it’s no match for her winning attitude!

Faced with giving up sports forever or undergoing a novel surgery, Shanae chose the latter. See how her determination coupled with Seattle Children’s expertise put her back in the game.

Tara shares her personal experience as the sibling of a patient at Seattle Children’s and explains why she approaches life with a lens of inclusion.