Cassidy
Cassidy started kindergarten one month after the major open-heart surgery that saved her life.

Alexa
Walking for the Gift of Life.

Ryan Seacrest
Ryan Seacrest helped make an in-house radio station a reality for CHOC's kids.

Johnny
Johnny knew that eventually he would come to CHOC for treatment - but not until he was ready.

Tina
Tina Templeman's career has changed over the years, but her dedication has remained.

Dr. Minon
Dr. Minon shows her strong commitment to CHOC and the community it serves.

Faith
Faith doesn't let anything slow her down.

Dr. Chang
Renowned specialist leads the CHOC Heart Institute with the Japanese philosophy of kaizen.

Kenta
It all started on a beautiful spring day when Kenta discovered the perfect pirate accessory – a stick.

Garrett
A super team of doctors and nurses at CHOC Children's treat Garrett, a pint-sized super hero.

Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani's fashion sense enabled her to help one of her favorite charities--CHOC.

West Coast University
West Coast University Donates More than $2.2 Million to CHOC Children's

Deborah
Deborah Borrmann is an allergy and immunology medical assistant.

Maria
Once told she would be confined to a wheelchair. Maria can now look forward to rollerskating.

Linley
When Linley's parents found out their baby would need surgery, they knew where to go: CHOC Children's.

Nathan
CHOC Children's helped Nathan when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

Janet
Janet and the After Cancer Treatment Survivorship (ACTS) team dedicate themselves to survivors.

Dr. Lubinsky
Dr. Paul Lubinsky Provides Intensive Care to Children - and their Parents

Ryan
Fast thinking and a quick response by the CHOC at Mission trauma team helped save a young boy's life.

Erica
5-year old girl survives congenital heart condition and fatal lung disease.

Phil
Phil Schwartz, PhD, speaks about using stem cell research to understand the disease of autism

Colette
Being a case coordinator allows Colette to be an advocate for the Cancer Institute’s patients.

Danny
Danny Allan, RN, brings experience as a patient to his role as a CHOC Children's caregiver.

Ashley
Ashley Zook explains how CHOC gives parents power by letting them feed and hold their babies.

Jenee
Jenee, a two-time survivor, knows what it is like to live through and be treated for cancer.

Juleah
CHOC Children’s has been Juleah Walsh’s home away from home.

Dr. Lam
Dr. Lam went from gravely-ill child to Pediatric Pioneer.

Anita
Anita Murphy’s career began far away from CHOC Children’s.

Dr. Sender
Dr. Sender strives to give the best care anywhere.

Ellen
Ellen works with families to provide and coordinate specialized care for her patients.

Nicole
Blood donations from friends and family helped save Nicole's life.

Dr. Kukreja
Tiny patients inspire doctor to run big race in their honor.

Rachel
Rachel Rosenblum helps comfort patients with cuddly bears and messages of encouragement.

Garrett
Shortly after Garrett was born, his parents received the news that he had a quadruple heart defect.

Dr. Anas
Dr. Anas feels a strong personal commitment to the children and parents of Orange County.

Megan
Megan El-Hinn was destined to be an oncology nurse. In fact, you might say that it is in her blood.

Sam
Sam was given a diagnosis most parents have never heard of: eosinophilic esophagitis.

Della
Caitlin and Chad Calder are Grateful for Second Chances

Carla
Carla Daum has a passion for working with oncology patients.

Brianna
1-year old survives nearly fatal infection

Monique
Monique Holley fought to survive for her first two months. Now her future looks bright.

Josie Y. S. Lee
Grateful Grandmother Donates $1.5 Million to CHOC.

Mary Ella and Justina
Young philanthropists use their talents to raise money for CHOC Children's.

Marcos
Marcos Di Pinto, Ph.D., is involved with each neuro-oncology patient at the Cancer Institute.

Jessica
Jessica Oviatt, child life specialist at CHOC Children's, helps kids relax before surgery.

Riley
The Meuniers find answers - and life-saving treatment - at CHOC

Dr. Goodman
Dr. Gary Goodman is a "Hospital Hero"

William
William, now healthy and happy, became “The Best Eater” among his kindergarten classmates!

Junior
Junior's mom could not afford a wheelchair for her 8 year old son, but CHOC associates made it possible.

Adam
Baby Survives Rare Congenital Disorder

Sarah
Sarah Birdzell only weighed 1 1/2 pounds at birth.

Dr. Aminian
Internationally recognized orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Afshin Aminian finds his true calling

Ryen
Intense Feeding Therapy Frees Young Boy from G-Tube

Amelia
Passion and dedication only begin to describe Amelia Barragan's commitment to CHOC Children's.

Madison
Madison and her family are proud to be part of the CHOC family.

Allison
After her corrective spinal surgery at CHOC Children’s, Allison Sihilling gained 2 ½ inches in height – and a whole new perspective.

Dr. Muhonen
World-class neurosurgeon, Michael Muhonen,M.D., treats his patients and their parents like family.

Mark
CIO Mark Headland keeps patients connected to what's important in life.

Airic
Complex heart valve surgery saves boy's life.

Delphine Lee
Foundation Board Member Delphine Lee has been affiliated with CHOC for 24 years.

Susan
As a third generation nurse, Susan Patcha believes that nursing is in her blood.

Amanda
Amanda is healthy and happy as a result of the expert care she received at CHOC Children's.

Hope
Hope knew exactly where she wanted her philanthropic funds to go - to help the children.

Harry Winston, Inc.
The American fine diamond jeweler and watchmaker, has selected CHOC to be a recipient of the new Harry Winston Hope Collection™ bracelet.

Colin
Family's long battle with baby's illness creates strong bonds with CHOC nurses and doctors.

Mason
Emergency Brain Surgery Saved Mason's Life

Talan
Mari Smith learned that faith in the NICU team - and in her son's strength - made the difference.

Eric
CHOC's Music Therapist Eric Mammen Provides Unique "Medicine" for Kids

Dr. Winokur
Dr. Robert Winokur loves being a host - at home and in the emergency department.

Seth
Like most kids, seven-year-old Seth couldn't wait to grow up.

Zoey
Zoey's mother will never forget the collaboration between CHOC Children's and Hoag.

Keturah
CHOC Children's family helps Keturah face her health challenges.

Derek
Derek came to us with water on the brain, and now, thanks to surgery, he's back in the pool.

Barbara
Because of her family’s history, Barbara McDavid decided that she wanted to work with cancer patients.

Sophia
The amazing battle of Sophia the Strong.

Paige
Life is an adventure for a young girl who has faced many challenges.

Evi
Evi embarked on a journey that included successful scoliosis surgery and the decision to pursue a career at CHOC.

Christina
Type I diabetes has not kept Christina off the playing field.

Dr. Downes
Dr. Maureen Downes uses her experience as a working mother to help other working mothers.

Nicole
"Our jobs are heartbreaking and rewarding all at once. I know I never want to work anywhere else. Ever."

Zoe
A second opinion gave Zoe the chance to look forward to a normal childhood.

Sarah
Sarah loves robots. Especially the one that saved her life.

Ryan
The Christopher family's nightmare gets happy ending.

Shanna
Child Life Specialist Shanna's own experience helps patients feel comfortable during their stay.

Sarah
Diagnosed with leukemia, Sarah gets cutting-edge treatment at the CHOC Cancer Institute.

Paige
CHOC was there for the Harmon family when the unexpected happened.

Dr. Starr
For congenital cardiothoracic surgeon, Joanne Starr, no two hearts are alike.

Julene
For more than 20 years Julene Schenk has been caring for cancer patients at CHOC Children’s.

Olivia
A fragile beginning strengthened her heart.

Jace
Young burn victim beats the odds after being given a 10 percent chance of survival.

Dr. Clark
Dr. Clark discovered her passion and brought it to CHOC.

Cianna
Cianna's poor vision does not dull her bright vision of the future.

Vinny
Diabetes doesn't slow top ranked baseball player.

Spencer
When Spencer began having seizures, his mother had no idea what kind of battle lay ahead for her little boy.

Nathasha
Exceptional care at CHOC Children's helps baby diagnosed with rare breathing disorder.

Ron
The teamwork involved in caring for our patients makes CHOC unique.

The Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks flock to CHOC to spread cheer to patients and their families.

Dr. Dhar
Vijay Dhar, M.D. specializes in neonatal critical care.

Danny
Former CHOC Patient Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Successful Transplant

Linda
Clinical director is proud of the technical skill and dedication of her nursing team.

Dr. Katz
Dr. Katz has grown CHOC’s gastroenterology division to better meet the needs of the patients and families.

Christopher
Christopher's attitude and outgoing personality helped him survive his cancer.

Ruth
Ruth McCarty addresses the whole mind, body and spirit through the use of alternative therapies.

Michael
Micheal Driscoll was 15 when he was diagnosed with stage III melanoma. Today, he is in remission.

Hunter
Hunter's mom didn't plan for a premature delivery. Luckily we did.

Sara
Sara suffered from cerebral palsy, and came to the CHOC Neuroscience Institute for treatment.

Megan, Matthew and Jacob
The Triumphant Trio and the calamities they clobbered.

Cesar
Cesar Galvan is able to walk again thanks to treatment and physical therapy at CHOC.

Sawyer
Little Sawyer had a rare metabolic disease. Even more rare was the team assembled to treat him.

Brant
Experience at CHOC leads Brant Whiting to make a positive difference in the lives of others

Christy
Child life specialist, Christy Campo, makes cancer a little less scary

Garrett
Team centered approach to care averts rejection of transplanted bone marrow.

Jesse
Wishing to help kids less fortunate than himself, Jesse ran 124 miles to raise money for CHOC Children's.

Zachary
CHOC Doctor uses minimally invasive procedure to correct chest deformity.

Dr. Zupanc
Dr. Mary Zupanc is the medical director of the CHOC Children’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program and chief of the division of neurology.

The Griffith Family
The Griffith Family hopes to create a legacy of philanthropic values for generations to come.

Katie
Katie's journey to beat leukemia began at CHOC Children's, and ended in success.

Camron
Camron receives life-saving surgery after being transferred to the PICU at CHOC at Mission.

Sheila
All in a Day's Work for CHOC Nurse Sheila Dunning

Dr. Kabeer
A core part of Dr. Mustafa Kabeer’s philosophy of care is to treat patients as if they are his own children.

Dana
Dana Sperling, a social worker at CHOC Children's, is an advocate for family members.

Julie
Julie Messina is a physician assistant who specializes in oncology.

Alexis
Teen cancer patient plans for her future.

Jackson
Jackson's Cancer is in Remission - Thanks to CHOC

Kim
CEO Kimberly Cripe epitomizes those who work tirelessly for the well-being of children.

Michele
Michele prides herself on making the surgery process less stressful for our patients and their families.

Lauren
Lauren Gray describes life at "Camp CHOC" during her stay for surgery to correct Pectus Excavatum.

Dr. Yost
CHOC Children's anesthesiologist helps children relax before their operation.

Liz
Diabetes Educator, Liz Beko, helps patient get his holiday wish

Argyros Family
The Argyros family's generous $5 million gift allows our new emergency department to meet our patients needs.

Brett
Outstanding research efforts enable Brett to live with CF

Danielle
CHOC Nurse and CHOC radio Volunteer Danielle Vasquez is a Kid at Heart.

Nadia
When Nadia came to CHOC Children's she needed serious help.

Miles
Mother and son bond during the road to recovery.

Nathan
Nathan Akiyoshi receives surgery at CHOC to repair holes in heart.

Gail
Diabetic Teen Completes Run of her Life

Nancy
Nancy Kuntz, a nurse practitioner, is an expert in the transplant process.

Gene
As a father and a second-generation male nurse, Gene Paredes enjoys educating new dads.

Dog Volunteers
Pet therapy dogs play a vital role in the treatment of patients.

Sharon
Sharon Bergeron ensures our nurses are equipped to provide our patients with superior care.

Ron
Ron Mascio shares what inspired him to enter the nursing field.

Danielle
As a nurse, Danielle provides care for our patients before and after surgery.

Juan
Thanks to the CHOC Heart Institute, Baby Juan will grow up to steal the hearts of many admirers.

Shonda
Shonda Brown is the clinical registered dietitian for the CHOC Children’s Eosinophilic Esophagitis Clinic.

Daniel
Daniel Pickett's rise in snowboarding is noteworthy, particularly given the fact he was born with "bilateral club foot."

Dr. Abdenur
Dr. Abdenur and his team are blazing new trails in the field of metabolic disorders - helping save precious lives

Megan
CHOC Children's helped Megan who complained for years that she had trouble swallowing food.

Jerry and Jeremy
Since 2006, father and son Jerry and Jeremy Wilcox have had a standing date every eight weeks at CHOC Children’s. Together, they roll up their sleeves and donate blood.

Kameelah
Kameelah Williams’ smile greets every patient who enters CHOC Children’s preoperative unit.

Molly
Less than a year after undergoing corrective spinal surgery at CHOC Children's, this seventh grader recently sunk her cleats into the grass and played her heart out.

Sarah
An ordinary trip to the store becomes an extraordinary experience for a CHOC nurse - and a frantic mother

Dr. Krumins
Dr. Krumins remembers how it feels to be a kid.

Mickey and Friends
The Walt Disney Companies and CHOC share a vision of bringing a smile to children's faces.

Jeffrey
Multiple seizures interfered with Jeffrey's development and made him unable to walk or function.

Spencer
Spencer's 2-year nightmare ended with innovative IVIG therapy

Nina
Baby brought to CHOC Children's undergoes risky surgery to remove brain tumor.

Cynthia
Cynthia's passion for CHOC is evident in everything she does on - and off - the job!

Lance
CHOC NICU Graduate Scores a Big Victory

Maddie
For a teen volunteer, the patients' smiles are her greatest rewards.

Kathleen
Kathleen Adlard is full of passion for our patients.