Shelby Birch's whole family gave up mashed potatoes to help her with a diet that controls her seizures.
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Harper Blommers
Harper Blommers could not touch her head because of an injury suffered at birth. After surgery at Mayo, she is now happily dancing like her sister.
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Christine Chapa
A new liver makes "normal" toddler experiences possible for Christine Chapa.
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Michael Colleran
By two days old, Michael Colleran had already had a helicopter ride and a heart procedure ...
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Emily Crawford
Emily Crawford's summer vacation included an unexpected event — brain tumor surgery at Mayo Clinic.
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Shanna Decker
When Shanna Decker was 7 years old, she was diagnosed with bone cancer. She received treatment at Mayo Clinic and today is a healthy, active young lady dedicated to
touching the lives of others.
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Jackson Hoeger
After fighting cancer for four years, Jackson Hoeger and his family finally feel like they've graduated from the school of hard knocks.
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Colter Meinert
For Colter Meiner, a heart transplant when he was six weeks old offered the chance for a normal life after being born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
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Jorge Noguera
Jorge and his family journeyed from Spain for him to receive cancer treatment at Mayo Clinic.
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Elijah Poolman
Today 10-year-old Elijah Poolman and his family have a lot to be thankful for. Elijah has battled a rare form of leukemia — and won.
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Ella Schultz
Ella's medical condition requires the attention of numerous specialists at Mayo. But with their help, she is overcoming every challenge and thriving.
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Charley Solano
Emergency heart surgery at Mayo Clinic corrects a congenital defect and keeps Charley Solano "raring to go."
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Amanda Stocchero
Incredible optimism helps Amanda Stocchero handle life with severe epilepsy.
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Emily Tong
Integrated treatment at Mayo Clinic to remove a spinal tumor gives Emily Tong the chance to walk again.
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Hanna Vsetecka
For Hanna Vsetecka, spinal bracing to correct her scoliosis hasn't slowed her down for a moment. In fact, the athletic teen has turned her experience into education for others via a prize-winning 4-H exhibit.
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Isaac Wangen
Isaac Wangen has been wrestling with ectodermal dysplasia since he was born. The spunky fifth grader isn't about to let his condition take him down.
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Rylie Weigel
Twelve hours after Rylie Weigel was born in Thief River Falls, Minn., she started turning blue in the face and had difficulty breathing. She had a severe form of HLHS and would needed a heart transplant.
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Isabelle Werner
Surgery to correct HLHS has given Isabelle Werner a special heart — and she shares it with others.
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Faith Westby
Faith Westby shows what is possible with expert medical care and a family who has faith.
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