Meet Doris, your 2015 Summer Scamper Patient Hero
Doris’ lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis, which included needing oxygen 24/7, hasn’t kept her from becoming a legend in her elementary school in Menlo Park….
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Meet Will, your 2015 Summer Scamper Patient Hero
Will was born three months before his due date, at only 24 weeks and 5 days into his mom’s pregnancy. He was a micro-premie —…
Meet Mary, your 2015 Summer Scamper Patient Hero
At 4 years old, Mary Gaughan entered a multiple food allergy oral immunotherapy food trial. Before the trial, a spoonful of milk sent her to…
Meet Jesse, your 2015 Summer Scamper Patient Hero
When Jesse was just 3 months old, he underwent a successful, five-hour open heart surgery at the hospital to repair a congenital heart defect. Today,…
Meet Breezy, your 2015 Summer Scamper Patient Hero
In 2011, Breezy was diagnosed with osteosarcoma right above her left knee. Treatment started immediately, including aggressive chemotherapy and physical removal of the entire tumor…
Meet Harumi, your 2015 Summer Scamper Patient Hero
Each year, Iris and her family celebrate the June 25th birthday of her firstborn daughter Harumi, who passed away in 2005 after spending 13 weeks…
Meet Ray, your 2015 Summer Scamper Patient Hero
Ray’s mom, Emily, says, “We Scamper to raise money to support Autism Research at the hospital in honor of Ray, the most amazing 9-year-old that…
Meet Jacksen, your 2015 Summer Scamper Patient Hero
Ten-year-old Jacksen is a Summer Scamper stalwart, participating and fundraising for the past three years. His family says they are thankful for the outstanding care…