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Pediatric Patient Stories

Jayden Aldona Gonzalez

When a brain tumor unexpectedly appeared in 20-month-old Jayden Gonzalez, Mayo Clinic doctors responded quickly to remove the tumor and restore his health. Read Jayden's story.
Taylor Beauseau

Most parents don't like to see their child up in arms, but for Taylor Beauseau's parents, that's a beautiful thing. Read Taylor's story.
Shelby Birch

Shelby Birch's whole family gave up mashed potatoes to help her with a diet that controls her seizures. Read Shelby's story.
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.
Read Harper's' story.
Christine Chapa

A new liver makes "normal" toddler experiences possible for Christine Chapa. Read Christine's story.
Ryan Chubbuck

Ryan Chubbuck was born with an extremely narrow airway, a life-threatening condition. An innovative airway reconstruction procedure has left Ryan, and his parents, breathing easy. Read Ryan's story.
Michael Colleran

By two days old, Michael Colleran had already had a helicopter ride and a heart procedure ... Read Michael's story.
Emily Crawford

Emily Crawford's summer vacation included an unexpected event — brain tumor surgery at Mayo Clinic. Read Emily's story.
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. Read Shanna's story.
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. Read Jackson's story.
Corynn Kelly

Corynn Kelly's brachial plexus nerves were injured at birth. After surgery at Mayo Clinic, Corynn is now keeping pace with her older sisters. Read Corynn's story.
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. Read Colter's story.
Rachel Murnane

A six-hour-long surgery at Mayo Clinic followed by at-home recuperation — "I just lounged around the whole summer" — describes the path to freedom from scoliosis for Wisconsin native Rachel Murnane. Says the 15-year-old: "Looking back, it was a little surprising how easy it was to get through." Read Rachel's story.
Kelsey O'Leary

Early detection and dedication to her bracing therapy brought a rare outcome to Kelsey O'Leary's scoliosis – permanent improvement. Read Kelsey's story.
Danielle Roeder

A Mayo Clinic doctor, genetic testing, and a common drug give a young girl wings to fly. Read Danielle's story.
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. Read Ella's story.
Charley Solano

Emergency heart surgery at Mayo Clinic corrects a congenital defect and keeps Charley Solano "raring to go." Read Charley's story.
Amanda Stocchero

Incredible optimism helps Amanda Stocchero handle life with severe epilepsy. Read Amanda's story.
Emily Tong

Integrated treatment at Mayo Clinic to remove a spinal tumor gives Emily Tong the chance to walk again. Read Emily's story.
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. Read Hanna's story.
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. Read Isaac's story.
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. Read Rylie's story.
Isabelle Werner

Surgery to correct HLHS has given Isabelle Werner a special heart — and she shares it with others. Read Isabelle's story.
Faith Westby

Faith Westby shows what is possible with expert medical care and a family who has faith. Read Faith's story.