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  • Carson's Radiothon Story

    In January of 2022, Carson was born at 24 weeks gestation, weighing just. 1 lb., 7 oz. Because he arrived so early, his little lungs weren’t fully developed and he needed breathing support. He also had a serious gastrointestinal condition called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) that was likely going to require surgery. At about two weeks…

  • Landon's Radiothon Story

    It all began with pain in Landon’s right foot. His family doctor thought it might be a sprain – after all, Landon was an active kid. However, as the pain became worse and more consistent, further investigation showed he had a bone cyst and pathologic fracture caused by the weakened bone and would require surgery…

  • Macie's Radiothon Story

    Macie of Drumheller weighed just over a pound when she was delivered by emergency C-section at Foothills Medical Centre. Almost four months early, it was a scary time for her parents Brandy and Tyson, and precarious for Macie, whose tiny lungs needed help breathing. Macie was put on a ventilator and she seemed to be…

  • Joaquin's Radiothon Story

    After hanging out at a friend’s house, Joaquin told his parents he was about to head home on his bike. When he didn’t arrive home, his sister tracked his location. “Daddy, his phone is in the Children’s Hospital,” she told their dad, James. A social worker answered Joaquin’s phone and said to come to the…

  • Izak's Radiothon Story

    Izak was diagnosed with epilepsy at nine months old. During seizures, his eyes would widen, his voice would slur, he would experience tics – lip smacking or hand gestures – and be left feeling exhausted. Sometimes he experienced 13 or 14 seizures a day. The idea of brain surgery surfaced when he was about seven,…

  • Dallas' Radiothon Story

    Having four kids, Jaylyn was no stranger to the Alberta Children’s Hospital and has always been grateful for the exceptional care there. Her teenage stepson is now in remission after batting Burkitt lymphoma and leukemia about 10 years ago. And now, the hospital will be a big part of her daughter Dallas’ life, and her…

  • Kingston's Radiothon Story

    Kingston was born with a type of spina bifida called mylomelingocele and has been a ‘frequent flyer’ at the Alberta Children’s Hospital his whole life. He was born with an ‘S’ curve in his spine (scoliosis), which eventually began compromising his ability breathe properly and caused serious pain. In June, Kingston underwent an operation to…