Kylie
Age 7
Eastern Maine Medical Center
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Kylie’s bedtime stories were rather different than most kids in her kindergarten class. Each night, Kylie’s parents would tuck her in bed and go over the next day’s treatments.
On December 20, 2010, Kylie was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. For the next year, Kylie spent the majority of her time outside the comfort of her own home. While most kids her age were learning how to read, Kylie was learning about bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures and chemotherapy treatments.
Since the very beginning, Kylie’s hometown has been incredibly supportive. Her school nurse even shaved her head in support of Kylie. Such extraordinary acts are reflections of Kylie’s brave example.
Kylie is full of personality; she is outgoing, courageous and has a positive outlook on life. She also enjoys reading, being outdoors and is known for her infectious smile.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champions
Champions is a Children's Miracle Network
Hospitals program that brings attention to the important work being done at its
170 children’s hospitals. It does this by honoring 54 remarkable kids who have
faced severe medical challenges, and helping them tell their stories.
The Champions program designates a child in every state who has bravely battled a serious injury or illness. The Champions represent the 17 million children treated at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals every year. The 2012 Champions have dealt with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses including genetic diseases, organ transplants and traumas, as well as various types of cancer.
The Champions travel for a week in September, first to Washington, D.C., where they traditionally meet with their state representatives on Capitol Hill and visit the White House. They then take a private chartered flight, provided by Delta Air Lines, to Orlando, Fla. While there, Champions meet Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals corporate partners, hospital representatives and media partners. These groups convene to celebrate a year of medical miracles during the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Celebration event at Walt Disney World Resort.
The Champions program designates a child in every state who has bravely battled a serious injury or illness. The Champions represent the 17 million children treated at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals every year. The 2012 Champions have dealt with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses including genetic diseases, organ transplants and traumas, as well as various types of cancer.
The Champions travel for a week in September, first to Washington, D.C., where they traditionally meet with their state representatives on Capitol Hill and visit the White House. They then take a private chartered flight, provided by Delta Air Lines, to Orlando, Fla. While there, Champions meet Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals corporate partners, hospital representatives and media partners. These groups convene to celebrate a year of medical miracles during the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Celebration event at Walt Disney World Resort.
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