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Give Kids the Care They Deserve
Your Gift. Their Brighter Future.

These incredible kids embody the strength, courage, and exceptional care Connecticut Children’s provides across Connecticut, eastern New York and western Massachusetts. Your support fuels their journeys and uplifts the 144,600+ children they represent, helping them receive the specialized care they need to thrive. Honor their determination today—your generosity makes healthier childhoods possible.

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Alexa

Alexa

Meet Alexa, a talented athlete overcoming a rare chronic autoimmune disorder. She and her family struggled to find a treatment for debilitating symptoms like double vision and extreme fatigue until a seizure brought her to Connecticut Children’s. There, she found life-changing treatment, and now Alexa and her family are winning the fight against myasthenia gravis.
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Amila

Amila, a busy third grader who loves singing, dancing, and sports, struggled with asthma, ear infections, and sensory sensitivities. After her parents brought her to Connecticut Children’s, they discovered she had a laryngeal cleft, which was surgically treated, and she was diagnosed with autism.
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Ana

Meet Ana, a teen who loves art, tennis, and working with kids. Her journey began with a mysterious leg pain, and an MRI revealed a tumor above her knee. After chemotherapy, surgery, and knee reconstruction, Ana is back in school, creating beautiful art—one of which was auctioned at the 2024 Connecticut Children’s Golden Ticket Gala to support the hospital’s Greatest Need Children’s Fund.
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Carter

Meet Carter, an energetic kindergartner who loves cars and playing with his twin brother, Calvin. After being diagnosed with LAMA2-related muscular dystrophy, which causes muscle weakness and atrophy, Carter now uses a power chair to navigate. Despite the challenges, he and his family continue to face this rare disease with strength and determination.
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Chloe

Meet Chloe, a busy sixteen-year-old with Gitelman syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects her kidneys' ability to retain potassium and electrolytes. Despite requiring lifelong treatment and monitoring, Chloe continues to dance six days a week, mentor younger ballerinas, and stay active in school and church.
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Daniela

At 14 months, Daniela was diagnosed with beta thalassemia, requiring blood transfusions every three weeks. Despite challenges, including iron buildup and side effects from treatment, she’s a vibrant 7th grader passionate about dance. Daniela aspires to be a nurse, helping others like herself.
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Emma

Meet Emma, a joyful 2nd grader, whiffle ball ace, diehard Mets fan, and aspiring baseball announcer. Despite having neurofibromatosis type 1 and an optic pathway glioma, a brain tumor that can't be removed, Emma stays active and enjoys sports with friends. Medication is shrinking her tumor, and her spirit remains unshaken.
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Jack

Meet Jack, a high school soccer player with dreams of becoming a doctor and medical researcher. At 14, he was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a rare blood cancer, and needed a bone marrow transplant. Now in remission, Jack is back on the soccer field, inspired by his journey and the lifesaving care he received.
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Nate

Nate, 13, was adopted by teachers Jenna and Tim after overcoming sickle cell disease, which led to amputations in his early years. He now manages his condition with expert care from Connecticut Children’s and is an A student, actor, and big brother. Nate’s advice: “Keep persevering, have hope, and never give up.”
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Spencer

Meet Spencer, a six-year-old with a love for animals and the outdoors. Diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth, he spent 46 days in the NICU but grew into a healthy toddler. Three years ago, Spencer was diagnosed with leukemia. Despite intense chemotherapy that left him unable to walk, talk, or feed himself, his spirit remained unbroken.
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Your Impact

Every day, incredible things happen at Connecticut Children's because of the support we receive from generous individuals and organizations.

Check out just a few of the things donors recently made possible:
      - More than $2 million in Charity Care provided to children,          whose families were unable to afford their medical                        expenses.
      - 79 Oncology Clinical Trials to give kids with cancer and               blood disorders new treatment options.
      - 90 Staff trained in Trauma-Informed Cared to better care
       for children and each other.

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