Through Life’s Uncertainties…Hope Prevails In November 2019, the Kowalski family was looking forward to the holiday season like most families do. Mom – Jennifer, and Dad – Frank were parents to two healthy children, Alyssa and Logan – children who Jennifer emphatically states, “never got sick.” “I remember it was right before Thanksgiving and I… The post Logan Kowalski appeared first on SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation.| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
From fetal diagnosis to five heart surgeries, Kenzie’s inspiring journey at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon shows the power of expert care and family support.| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
Born with a cleft lip, Chase received custom care and 3D-printed stents at Cardinal Glennon. Read his inspiring journey of healing and hope.| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
Dylan McCoo, from Albany, New York stands 6’2, 250 pounds at 18 years of age. Looking at his healthy, strong frame, you would never guess he had such a fragile beginning, back here in St. Louis, MO. In November 2006, Dylan’s mother, Penney was 24 weeks pregnant. She went into premature labor and 3 days… The post Dylan McCoo appeared first on SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation.| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
Hailey McDonald of House Springs, MO recalls the day of her daughter, Elliot’s 20-week anatomy scan. “I remember sitting in the lobby for over an hour after my scan,” said Hailey. “That’s never a good sign, especially when you know both your tech AND your OB each have over 30 years’ experience.” Hailey’s OB brought…| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
The feeling of growing a new life can be exciting and awe-inspiring, but is also common to feel anxious, vulnerable, and overwhelmed by the big changes that pregnancy and a new baby will bring – especially with a first pregnancy. Hannah and Dominic from Imperial, MO were grieving the loss of Dominic’s mom and her…| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
It seems everywhere that Orlando Bairfield goes, he is delighted to showcase some awesome dance moves with a huge smile. The spunky 8-year-old is just two months post-surgery after having undergone a liver transplant at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in January 2024. “Check out these new moves,” he laughs as he dances during…| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
In summer of 2022, 15 y/o Dmiya White of Florissant, MO was living a typical teenage life. Having finished her school year on the honor roll, she was looking forward to her sophomore year and things like her classes, parties with friends, her 16th birthday in October and her first part-time job, among other things.…| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
A child is diagnosed with cancer every 3 minutes. Approximately 1 in 285 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer before their 20th birthday. Becky and Ryan Gilligan are blessed with 5 children. Claire, their second youngest is one of the 285. “It started with respiratory symptoms,” said Becky, Claire’s mom, as she…| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
Five year-old Juliana from St. Louis is a sweet and cuddly 5 year old. She loves animals, music, books, waffles, pancakes, dinosaurs, deer, baby dolls and big trucks. She has been through more in her 5 years of life than many will go through in a lifetime, yet her smile and positive demeanor would reflect just the opposite.| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation