Meet Finn’s family, Your Summer Scamper Patient Heroes
After eight months of perfect doctor appointments, what began as a simple check-up at the local hospital unexpectedly turned into a chaotic emergency C-section….
Category: Summer Scamper Heroes
Margarita Goes the Extra Mile for Kids
Many things have changed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. But one thing that hasn’t changed: Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford team member Margarita…
Meet Victoria, your Summer Scamper Patient Hero
Victoria’s mother, Karen, was 20 weeks pregnant when she and her husband, Angel, received devastating news. Their baby was diagnosed with spina bifida, a…
Meet Tyler, your Summer Scamper Patient Hero
Tyler was the face of our two Virtual Summer Scampers in 2020 and 2021! And if you’re a loyal Scamper-er, you’ve likely seen him…
Meet Kaitlin, your Summer Scamper Patient Hero
Eighteen-year-old Kaitlin has experienced more surgeries than anyone should ever withstand. In 2004, Kaitlin was born with an extremely rare case of Amniotic Band…
Meet Jack, your Summer Scamper Patient Hero
Jack was diagnosed with a devastating condition called Edwards Syndrome, or Trisomy 18, two days after birth. Trisomy 18 is where an extra 18th chromosome…
Meet Lars, your Summer Scamper Patient Hero
11-year-old Lars is quite the ham once he gets a microphone in his hands, so keep an eye out for him on the Summer…
Meet Marni and Sammy, your Summer Scamper Patient Heroes
Just hours into her maternity leave, Marni found herself in the hospital, surrounded by doctors and nurses working hard to combat the effects of…
Cancer Can’t Slow Wesley Down
Wesley is a joyful 3-year-old who flashes big dimples when he smiles, which is often. Like most preschoolers, he prefers to run, not walk,…
Meet Ariana, your Summer Scamper Patient Hero
“If there was one word that could be used to describe Ariana, it would be compassionate,” says her mom, Jeannine. “She genuinely cared about…