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Charity
VIDEO: Breaking Down Barriers
Charity is on a mission to master martial arts as well as her health, fighting her way through a complex gastrointestinal disorder.
Journey at her home in Buckeye
VIDEO: A Familiar Fight
A young athlete battles her toughest opponent yet: cancer.
Kimberly
VIDEO: Therapy Brings Healing and Hope to a Young Family
After experiencing tragic loss, one couple finds hope for their daughter, Kim, through rehabilitation.
Braden
VIDEO: Braden’s Fight Against Leukemia
Braden and his family's lives changed drastically after he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in May 2022.
What It’s Like to Be the Mom of a Child With Cancer
One mom pulls back the veil and shares how she overcame devastating circumstances.
Henry, a patient at Phoenix Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
Finding Answers to a Medical Mystery
A family searches for the cause of their son's chronic illness.
Mohamed poses for a picture beneath his apartment staircase.
VIDEO: A Chance to Walk Again
At age 9, Mohamed was shot in the back in his home country of Somalia, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. In the 10 years since then, his journey to find the best care for his injury has taken him around the globe. Witness how far he's come.
Lukas sits on the couch and smiles at the camera. He's wearing cap on backwards.
VIDEO: Overcoming a Rare Genetic Disorder
A sudden, life-threatening diagnosis left Lukas’ family in deep fear. Listen to his parents recount their experience and describe what’s to come for their boy.
Bryson practices hitting a baseball with a tee and a net in his backyard.
VIDEO: A Baseball Player Returns to the Diamond
Bryson, a star athlete, has overcome a rare hip condition that threatened his ability to play the sport he loves.
Weston poses for a photo in his backyard after taking a swim.
VIDEO: A Little Warrior Conquers 4 Heart Surgeries
A normal heart has two ventricles that pump blood throughout the body. Weston was born with only one.
Perla smiles at everyone in the physical therapy room. She wears a tiara on her head in honor of her birthday celebration.
VIDEO: Perla’s Birthday Surprise
After losing all motor function in her body, Perla set an ambitious goal for herself: to dance with her dad at her quinceañera.

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A nurse administers chemotherapy to a child.Text change 1: Ellie is a budding fashionista, an aspiring equestrian, and an avid dancer and gymnast. She also has a rare metabolic disorder, but she doesn’t let it define her.

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Text Change 2: As we celebrate Phoenix Children’s 40th anniversary this year, we’re also looking to the next 40 years and beyond. Read the 2022 annual report to find out where we’re going and how we’re growing.

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Text Change 3: In February, Desert Financial Foundation, Credit Union and employees donated more than $1 million to support Phoenix Children’s 1 Darn Cool School—and they also had a surprise for a former patient.

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Text Change 4: In February, Desert Financial Foundation, Credit Union and employees donated more than $1 million to support Phoenix Children’s 1 Darn Cool School—and they also had a surprise for a former patient.

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Oliver’s Mind: May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and one courageous 12-year-old is opening up about his mental health challenges in the hopes of reaching others who are struggling.

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Mother Amy smiling at the camera, holding her baby, Drew.The Power of a Mother’s Love: As she prepares to celebrate Mother’s Day with her baby daughter, a first-time mom reflects on what it’s like to care for a child with a life-threatening medical condition.

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Introducing Our 2023 Patient Ambassadors: Meet the eight patients who are serving as Phoenix Children’s ambassadors this year: Joey, Sutton, Joy, Nash, SJ, Chase, Elilai and CC.

Ellie sits at her kitchen table after her family sang the "Happy Birthday" song to her. Her cake is in front of her.A Life Worth Celebrating: Ellie is a budding fashionista, an aspiring equestrian, and an avid dancer and gymnast. She also has a rare metabolic disorder, but she doesn’t let it define her.

Looking to the Future: As we celebrate Phoenix Children’s 40th anniversary this year, we’re also looking to the next 40 years and beyond. Read the 2022 annual report to find out where we’re going and how we’re growing.

The Gift of Knowledge: In February, Desert Financial Foundation, Credit Union and employees donated more than $1 million to support Phoenix Children’s 1 Darn Cool School—and they also had a surprise for a former patient.