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Stories of Hope and Giving

Stories of Hope and Giving

Patients and families come to Cincinnati Children's from all walks of life, with all sorts of conditions.

We are continually amazed at the strength, courage and optimism our patients and their families, no matter what obstacles they face. At Cincinnati Children's, we want to make sure these kids have a healthy and hopeful future.

The stories featured here are only a sampling of the miracles that take place at Cincinnati Children's every day.

Tillian's Success Story Highlights Importance of Early Diagnosis

Tillian, a young boy diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that affects 1 in 10,000 births, is now thriving years after heart surgery at Cincinnati Children's.

Bea's Journey: A Transplant Miracle

After being diagnosed with biliary atresia, Bea received a liver transplant at 6 months old and now 10 years later is doing well thanks to Cincinnati children's.

Gideon's Way: Overcoming Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Despite early predictions that he would never walk, talk, or see, Gideon has surpassed numerous obstacles and continues to defy expectations.

Caleb's Triumph Over Kidney Disease

Caleb is thriving and his family is deeply grateful to Cincinnati Children's for the exceptional care, skill, and compassion they've received.

Maya’s Legacy Lives On

After acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an aggressive blood cancer, that took Maya’s life when she was just 14 years old, her mom was inspired to honor her spirit and support research to help others.

Tackling the Next Threat to Child Health Head On

The aim of our Mental and Behavioral Health Institute (MBHI) is to help more kids live their best lives, made possible by generous donors, including the James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Foundation.

Marley's Success Story Highlights Impact of Donations

When their 6-year-old was diagnosed with a brain tumor, Teresa and Billy were grateful that the world’s best and most advanced cancer care was right in their backyard at Cincinnati Children’s.

Investing in a Cure

When doctors in Luke’s hometown of Dallas were unable to help him, they referred Luke to Cincinnati Children’s for life-saving care at our Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders (CCED).

Seize the Day, Save a Life

Cincinnati Children’s helped to develop a new device (called CARPEDIEM) that is saving the lives of babies like Brenden, who have advanced kidney disease.

One Family Makes A Big Impact For Kids With Rare Disorders

A generous donation from the Kondapalli family will help Cincinnati Children's provide better treatment for kids with Rett syndrome and Rett-related disorders. Learn more.

Compassionate Care in the Most Critical Moments

Our Emergency Department has the infrastructure for best-in-class care in a state-of-the-art facility, allowing us to meet the needs of families like Logan’s.

Transforming Trajectory of Mental Health Disorders

With help from charitable partners who support research discovery, Cincinnati Children's is forging a brighter future for children and adolescents in our community and around the world.

A Mission to Help Others

Generous contributions from Maryssa’s Mission Foundation and Kindervelt are helping families and supporting programs and divisions throughout Cincinnati Children's.

It Takes a Village to Fix a Heart

Working hand-in-hand with experts in our Heart Institute, Chloe’s parents created a plan to save her life before she was even born.

Dr. Lehenbauer and Dr. Batlivala with patient Elliana Schneider

Changing the Outcome Together

Our mission compels us to go further, act faster and lead in ways others cannot.

We’re determined to create a vastly better future for children here in Cincinnati, across the nation and around the globe.

But we can’t do it alone. The potential to change and save lives is within our reach. And you can help.

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