Caring for patients with cancer is challenging for victims and caregivers alike, particularly when the patient is a young child. 4-year old Drew Esposito, who is undergoing extensive treatment for brain cancer at Norton Children’s Hospital, has a number of distractions at his disposal but the most fun would have to be a Nerf game! …
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When Colton Land was born, few would expect the joy that came with his birth would soon change to anxiety over his survival. A week after he was born to parents Daniel and Kayla and siblings Krissy and Khloe, Colton was diagnosed with a genetic form of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), a rare disorder that …
Childhood cancer is something that no family would ever want their kids to suffer through. Aside from the physical pain that it brings, the emotional and mental implications it has on the whole family dynamic is not often discussed. It is a frightening and painful experience to watch your child fight against a disease that …
A recent study published in Heart, a British medical journal, shows people who take an afternoon nap once or twice a week have nearly 50 percent less risk of stroke and heart disease than people who don’t get their daytime naps. It is a common knowledge that lack of sleep affects not only a person’s …
As recently as 1983, the average life expectancy of people with Down syndrome was 25 years. Today, that number has increased to approximately 60 years, which can be largely attributed to the end of the cruel practice of institutionalizing babies born with this condition. To say that people with Down syndrome have gone through a …
A child’s first birthday is normally celebrated with personalized cakes, colorful balloons, and towering gifts. But this little fighter celebrated hers with a new heart. On her first birthday, Rebecca, a baby diagnosed with a congenital disorder, received the gift of life. Rebecca was just 4 months old when her mom, Christy Brown, noticed that …
An 8-year-old boy included in the liver waiting list for liver transplant in US just received the “gift of life” from someone unexpected – a stranger with a generous heart. Brayden Auten was your typical healthy and active 8-year-old boy, but when April came, all of that changed in an instant. He came home from …
Lily Jordan, 16, was supposed to see the Jonas Brothers concert in Hershey, Pennsylvania. However, she missed the show because she needed to receive urgent chemotherapy treatment for cancer. While at Penn State Children’s Hospital, Lily jokingly invited the Jonas Brothers to visit her because she won’t be able to attend their concert. She posted …
A hospital in North Carolina is looking for volunteers to cuddle newborn babies. This is to provide babies with love and comfort in the first days of their lives, while also relieving their stress and helping promote healing. UNC Rex Healthcare Hospital in Raleigh seeks baby cuddlers to help families in the NICU. “A lot …
The Backstreet Boys is one of the biggest boy bands of all time. Their talent and the fact that they’re still together after all these years is the reason why they could sell concert tickets easily. Amanda Coley, a huge fan of the band, has loved the Backstreet Boys ever since she was a teenager. …
The start of a school year can be daunting for anyone, more so for children with special needs. Which was why despite battling cancer, police officer Andy Matteline was determined to guide his 5-year old son, Carmine, to his first day of kindergarten. Carmine has autism, and faces challenges in relation to social skills, behavior, …
Hearing aids are a useful device for people who are diagnosed with certain degrees of deafness. However, we have to admit that when it comes to appearance, hearing aids clearly aren’t the winner. Kids, especially, feel embarrassed about wearing them because of the fear of looking different. Sarah Ivermee from UK has a 4-year-old son …