Ally

Ally is in seventh grade. She enjoys swimming, reading, drawing, and anything related to dogs. In fact, she was so inspired by the Therapy dog teams at Children’s that she is currently training her own dog for therapy work.

After spending a lot of time at Children’s, Ally hopes to help make Children’s a better place for the children who have to visit there.

Aly

I am a high school sophomore this year. I am on the dance team at my high school. I like to hang out with friends and bake. I joined the Youth Advisory Council because I had such a great experience at Children’s when my brother and sister were in the hospital. Everyone was so nice and helpful. I want to help everyone to have that same experience.

Annette

Annette is a high school senior. She is very active at school and in the community. She enjoys theater and music, writing music, photography and being outdoors. Throughout high school she has been involved in volleyball, student council, step team, clown club, unity leadership program, musicals, plays, big brothers big sisters, among others!

About her role on YAC, Annette said, “I joined so that I could get to know my hospital better and help make it better for others. Everyone has great ideas and it is a great group of people. I am excited for every meeting with all of the new activities.”

Court

Court is a ninth-grade student who likes reading, judo, soccer, school, and spending time with his friends.

“I like to help others have a good hospital experience,” said Court. “It is a fun group!"

Daniela

Eric

Eric is a senior in high school. He is on the tennis team, environmental club, Habitat for Humanity and Amnesty International. He also enjoys fishing and travel.

“I want to improve the stay of children in the hospital.”

Espen

Espen is a fifth-grade student and unicyclist in Circus Juventas. He speaks German and Norweigian (in addition to English!), and likes to draw and read.

“I want to help make a stay at the hospital more enjoyable for others.”

Hannah

Jacob

I am in 11^th grade this year. I enjoy Legos and collecting cards. I love playing video games and hanging out with friends. I enjoy baseball and hockey. I joined the Youth Advisory Council because I want to help kids in need in the hospital. I have a lot of experience as a patient here and want to make it better for future patients. I want to make sure the kids here have a fun time.

Katelyn

I am a junior in high school. I enjoy soccer, basketball, and I love to read. I am involved with Student Council, National Honor Society, and Student Mentors at my school. I also started a foundation called Blankets for a Brighter Day that provides blankets for patients at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota in Minneapolis. I joined the Youth Advisory Council so I could help make other patients stays a little more fun, and less stressful.

Mark

I am in 11^th grade and enjoy watching football and baseball. I have a heart condition so I can’t participate in playing sports. I joined the Youth Advisory Council to make Children’s a better hospital for everyone who comes here.

Mason

Oliver

I am a freshman in high school. I play soccer and would like to try lacrosse. I like video games and living life on the edge. I joined the Youth Advisory Council to make the hospital a more comfortable place to stay.

Olivia

This year I am a sophomore. My hobbies include playing adaptive soccer, floor hockey and softball. I love hanging out with my friends and family. I joined the Youth Advisory Council because I’ve spent a lot of time in the hospital and I want to make it better for everyone else who comes here to Children’s.

Tafari

I am in 7^th grade. I like to read Greek mythology. I am in my school’s choir and I am joining an after-school foreign language program.

I’m looking forward to sharing my ideas with the hospital.

Taly

I am in 7^th grade and love English class. I am involved with dance, tennis, and basketball. It means a lot to me to be part of the Youth Advisory Council. I want everyone to have a great experience at the hospital. I want everyone to see Children’s and think of it as the only place they would want to take their child. I believe that the Youth Advisory Council helps make that happen.

Will

“I think that being on Youth Advisory Council has allowed me to express and share some ideas that I have for the hospital,” said Will. “It is also a great way to meet people and hear stories about their health care experiences.”