By her first birthday, Jordyn was toddling around like any other child but at 18 months of age, Chrissy noticed some curious changes. Jordyn had a tendency to flap her hands and hum to herself. She rarely made eye contact with those around her. A trip to the pediatrician around that time also revealed that Jordyn’s vocabulary was stunted. She spoke only 10-15 words, while children her age were typically speaking 300. The most distressing fact: she could not convey her most basic needs. Chrissy and Jordyn were referred to Children’s Hospital, where they met with a caring team of doctors and staff. Jordyn was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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On February 5, 2008, the Children's Hospital Foundation announced the appointment of Bretton as the 2008 Champion Child. Each year, the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba takes part in the Champions Across Canada, presented by Wal-Mart Canada program which selects a child to represent the Children’s Hospital. This child embodies what it means to be a survivor. One child from each Children’s Miracle Network hospital is chosen to represent the millions of kids all over North America that are treated for various conditions. Winnipeg Children’s Hospital is one of the exceptional centers that cares for sick and injured kids.
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Anyone who has been lucky enough to meet Branden can’t help but be drawn to his beautiful big, brown eyes. Those eyes are Branden’s way to communicate with the world; they are the only window into his thoughts and emotions, but it wasn’t always that way.
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From all outward appearances, 14 year-old Amelia was just like any other vivacious teenager. A constant smile and a natural sense of humour clearly revealed her positive, easy-going attitude. Between her school studies and her passion for singing, dancing, and musical theatre she was constantly on the move. Amelia was often found on stage doing what she loves best – delighting an audience. But Amelia’s life wasn’t always so easy. In grade six, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor called germinoma. Although rare, this form of cancer has an 85-90 per cent cure rate. Unfortunately in Amelia’s case, numerous complications made her battle with cancer all the more difficult. The location of Amelia’s tumor, its aggressive growth, and the side effects of chemotherapy caused her to develop a life threatening case of diabetes insipidus. With each chemotherapy treatment, she was admitted to the intensive care unit at Children’s Hospital. Following chemotherapy, Amelia went through 32 rounds of radiation treatments.
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