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Brave Fighters

Why we do what we do: to brighten the futures of the bravest of the brave.

From Wheelchair to Mountaintop
After a debilitating movement disorder robbed Gianna of the ability to walk, a revolutionary brain surgery got her back on her feet again.
Cheston’s Journey With Autism
Tune in to the ABC15 Telethon benefiting Phoenix Children's on Wednesday, April 9, and learn how you can make a difference for kids like Cheston. 
NICU Brings Hope During Dark Times
Robert is a thriving 3-year-old after a long medical journey that started in Phoenix Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

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What Hope Looks Like When Time Is Running Out
When a child’s life is on the line, hope means everything to a family. This is the story of how Lucas and his family kept hope alive in desperate circumstances.
A Resilient Fighter: Meet Amiya
Amiya is staying strong in the face of a serious injury that upended her world.
Recovery That Strikes a Chord
An aneurysm left music-loving Henry silent, until one music therapy session changed everything.
A young stands in front of a crowd of people and raises her arms above her head.
Be Brave with Me: Super Cooper
Two years after the end of Cooper's leukemia treatment, she and her family have found a unique way to support other children and families facing cancer.
Talia picture posing.
My Phoenix Children’s: Talia, in Her Own Words
Talia and her family are never going to give up. “Not today. Not ever.”
A New Heart for Rissa
Rissa’s journey continues, but this hypoplastic left heart syndrome patient is thriving, thanks to a life-saving gift.
Forging a Friendship on the Seventh Floor
Undergoing cancer treatment together bonded two toddlers in a friendship that inspired millions.
Fighting Forward: A Superhero Returns Home With a New Heart
After two years at Phoenix Children’s, a little boy returns home to Puerto Rico with his family—and a brand-new heart.
Daniel's Fight to Ring the Bell
VIDEO: Fighting to Ring the Bell
Daniel was 8 years old when he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. Watch the video and learn more about his fight to ring the Phoenix Children's bell.

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