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Little Boy Celebrates Big Anniversary

Having received one of his father’s kidneys at the age of 2, Brian is one of the youngest patients to receive an organ transplant at Rush
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Faith's Story: Stronger and Healthier

When Faith was born at 29 weeks, she spent time in the neonatal intensive care unit at Rush getting stronger and healthier
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Dylan's Story: Back in the Game

Baseball has been Dylan's great love since he was four years old, about the same time he was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect that could have ended not only his baseball career, but his life
Young man in baseball uniform getting ready to pitch a ball.
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Crystal’s Story

Undergoing a stem cell transplant during COVID-19
Rush News Article
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Jenny's Story

Multiple sclerosis 'has not slowed me down one bit'
Jenny Goodwin
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John’s Story

After near death, a miraculous recovery from COVID-19
Rush Patient John Elakkatt and His Wife, Mary
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Sean's Story

A "life-changing" kidney donation
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Robert's Story

Taking the fear out of spine surgery
Rush News Article
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Glen's Story

Crossing the finish line after knee replacement
Rush News Article
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Amy's Story

Facing blood cancer with spirit and heart
Amy's Story