Patient Stories

Real journeys of courage, care, and hope—powered by our community’s support.

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Meet Hailee

Hailee’s joyful spirit lights up every room, even as she faces the challenges of spinal stenosis. Her journey at Seattle Children’s included critical surgery and lifelong care, but financial assistance lifted a heavy burden from her family. With resilience and courage, Hailee continues to build coping tools that prepare her for a bright future—proving she is far more than her diagnosis.

Meet Seeley

Seeley’s big personality shines despite her battle with high-risk leukemia. When no donor match was found, her mother became her half-match for a life-saving bone marrow transplant. Thanks to expert care at Seattle Children’s, Seeley is thriving today, smiling through challenges and inspiring strength. Her journey shows how relentless medical teams—and a family’s unwavering love—can transform fear into hope.

Meet Lyla

Athletic and full of life, Lyla was stunned to learn she had severe scoliosis requiring surgery. With expert spinal care at Seattle Children’s, she received life-changing treatment that not only corrected her spine but allowed her to play her final lacrosse season and walk down the aisle with confidence. Lyla’s story reflects resilience, healing, and the power of expert pediatric care.

Meet Aisley

When persistent headaches revealed a life-threatening brain tumor, Aisley and her family faced surgery, chemotherapy, and proton radiation. Through world-class care and relentless support at Seattle Children’s, she not only survived but thrived—regaining her spark, energy, and joy for life. Aisley’s story shows the difference innovative treatments and compassionate care make in giving kids their futures back.

Meet the Hatch Family

For the Hatch family, both Penny and William faced life-threatening conditions at the same time. With one child battling cancer and another born with a serious heart defect, Seattle Children’s provided not just expert medical care, but critical financial and emotional support. Today, both children are thriving, and their parents are filled with renewed hope, gratitude, and joy for the future.

Meet Faye

An avid swimmer and young adult, Faye’s leukemia diagnosis changed her world. Through grueling treatments, she drew strength from her passion for swimming and the unwavering support of her care team at Seattle Children’s. Today, Faye is thriving, back in the pool, and chasing limitless dreams—proof of the resilience of the human spirit and the impact of expert pediatric oncology care.

Meet Jiana

Jiana was diagnosed with a rare brain malformation causing uncontrollable seizures. Facing a hemispherectomy, her parents placed their trust in Seattle Children’s world-renowned neurosurgeons. The surgery gave her a second chance at life. Today, Jiana is vibrant, intelligent, and thriving—running, playing, and living fully. Her journey shows the incredible resilience of children and the life-saving expertise of specialized care.

Meet Hudson

Hudson’s journey with muscular dystrophy led to heart failure at just 10 years old. After receiving a life-saving LVAD and then a heart transplant, his resilience amazed everyone around him. Thanks to expert care at Seattle Children’s, Hudson is back home, full of joy, energy, and dreams for the future. His story embodies courage, strength, and the gift of renewed life.

Meet Ellia

At just three years old, Ellia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Fear turned to hope as she responded well to treatment at Seattle Children’s, where compassionate doctors, nurses, and child life specialists guided her family every step. Today, Ellia is in remission—confident, energetic, and thriving. Her story is a testament to medical innovation, resilience, and the power of community support.

Meet Malachi

Born with spina bifida, Malachi underwent multiple surgeries in his first days of life. Despite daunting challenges, his joyful spirit shines through, thanks to expert care and the community that surrounds him at Seattle Children’s. With ongoing support and strength, Malachi’s future is filled with possibility. His story reflects resilience, love, and the hope that donor support makes possible for every child.