The stories featured here are only a tiny sampling of the miracles that take place at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center every day. We hope you'll enjoy reading about the people and programs that are the heart of our organization. Together, we are working to change the outcome for children and their families.

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 Brea developed a life-threatening build-up of fluid on the brain at 7 months old.  Brea developed a life-threatening build-up of fluid on the brain at 7 months old. max-thumbnail   Max spent his first six months in intensive care on dialysis awaiting his life-saving kidney transplant.
A photo of Adrian McKinney II.   Adrian has had countless trips to Cincinnati Children's due to complications of sickle cell disease Mia had the first of five surgeries at less than a month old, weighing just over 2 pounds. .    Mia had the first of five surgeries at less than a month old, weighing just over 2 pounds.
Charles gave his bone marrow to save his little brother, William, who had a rare immune deficiency disorder.       Charles gave his bone marrow to save his little brother, William, who had a rare immune deficiency disorder. A photo of Adrian Villanueva     The Buckle Up for Life program delivers important vehicle safety education that is changing behaviors- and keeping children like Adrian safe.

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If you have questions or story suggestions, please contact:
Maggie Brennan
Donor Relations Officer
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Avenue, MLC 9002
Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-3039
Phone: 513-636-2915
Email: maggie.brennen@cchmc.org