Patient Ambassadors

Addison is a longtime patient of Phoenix Children’s with a winning smile and a knack for medicine.

Alexis is a gymnast, dancer and aspiring model who has had a long, complex medical journey with many twists and turns.

Amauri is an active, high-energy kid and longtime patient who received a life-changing bone marrow transplant at age 6.

Calvin is a basketball-loving teen who underwent a heart transplant when he was 13 years old.

Carter is a leukemia survivor who now helps other patients find healing through the power of play.

Cheston is a published author who describes autism as his superpower, proudly saying, “I am great just the way I am.”

Derek is a happy, cheerful young boy who likes to learn new things and was born with an extremely rare genetic disorder.

Gemma is a “super sassy but very sweet” little girl with a genetic disorder so rare that fewer than 15 people worldwide are known to have it.

Isabella is a sweet and energetic child who has had a challenging year fighting an aggressive form of cancer and treatment.

Isadora is a spunky teen who enjoys giving back to the community after experiencing a life-changing scooter accident.

Jackson is a smart and determined young boy who has a rare neurodevelopmental condition called MECP2 duplication syndrome.

Madden is a sweet, happy, and now thriving kid after spending his first five months of life in the NICU due to a brain bleed.

Madison is a resilient preteen and lifelong Phoenix Children's patient with a unique outlook on dealing with several complex medical conditions.

Payton is a traumatic brain injury survivor who loves art, music, dancing and soccer.

Samantha is a one-of-a-kind teen whose life changed instantly, right when she was starting her first year of high school.

Wyatt is a happy, music-loving baby who had a heart transplant when he was just 8 months old.