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Ally is in 8th 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 here.
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Aly is a high school junior this year. She is on the dance team
at her high school. Aly likes to hang out with friends and bake.
She joined the Youth Advisory Council because she had such a
great experience at Children's when her brother and sister were
in the hospital. "Everyone was so nice and helpful." Aly wants to
help everyone to have that same experience.
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Daniela is in 9th grade this year. She is athletic and enjoys
basketball, soccer and loves science. Daniela joined the
Youth Advisory Council to help Children's be a better place
for children to stay when they need to come to the hospital. |
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Espen is a 6th 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." |
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Jacob is in 12th grade this year. He enjoy Legos and collecting
cards. Jacob loves playing video games and hanging out with
friends. He enjoys baseball and hockey. Jacob joined the
Youth Advisory Council because he wanted to help kids in need
in the hospital. He has a lot of experience as a patient here and
wants to make it better for future patients. "I want to make sure
the kids here have a fun time." Jacob's favorite quotes from his
life are: "Work hard, play hard." and also, "Always look look at
your glass half full and not half empty."
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Katelyn is a senior in high school. She enjoys soccer, basketball,
and loves to read. Katelyn is involved with Student Council.
She is the president of the National Honor Society at her school.
She is also part of Student Mentors. Katelyn 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."
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Mark is in 12th grade and enjoy watching football and baseball.
He is also interested in medical careers. "I joined the Youth
Advisory Council to make Children's a better hospital for everyone
who comes here." Mark's favorite quotes in his life are: "The only
place where success comes before work, is in the dictionary" and
"Live every day on this earth like it's your last." as well as "When
life gives you lemons, you make apple juice. This quote doesn't
make sense and neither does life."
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Mason is 13 years old and attends Central Middle School in
Eden Prairie. He has been in a Spanish Immersion program for the
past 7 years. He wanted to be part of the Youth Advisory Council to
share the sibling perspective of care at Children's. His little sister
Katie, was born extremely prematurely. She weighed just 1 pound and
was hospitalized for 99 days. Mason is in his 2nd year with YAC and
enjoys making a positive difference for patients and families served
at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. I also did my Eagle
project for Scouts at Children's Hospital.
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Mike is in the 9th grade this year. His interests and hobbies
include magic, engineering, and golf. Mike joined the Youth
Advisory Council to help make the hospital a less scary place
for kids. Mike's favorite quote when he was in the hospital
was "Tough times never last, but tough people do!!!" also,
"Hey watch the hair-do, BALD IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!"
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Oliver is in 9th grade this year. He plays soccer and would like to
try lacrosse. Oliver likes video games and living life on the edge.
"I joined the Youth Advisory Council to make the hospital a more
comfortable place to stay." |
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Olivia is a junior this year! Her hobbies include playing adaptive
soccer, floor hockey and softball. Olivia loves 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 wanted to
make it better for everyone else who comes here to Children's."
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Tafari is in 8th grade. He likes to read Greek mythology. Tafari is
in his school's choir and is in the National Junior Honor Society.
"I'm looking forward to sharing my ideas with the hospital."
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Taly is 14 and from Roseville. She is in 8th grade this year.
Taly loves science, tennis, and theater. Her favorite smell is a
newly opened can of tennis balls! "It means a lot to me to be
part of the Youth Advisory Council. I want everyone to have
the best stay possible! When I can help by sharing about my
time spent here it makes me very happy to dedicate my time
here. 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.
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Will is in 10th grade. He enjoys playing soccer and basketball
as well as tennis after school. He also plays Ultimate Frisbee!!!
Will joined the Youth Advisory Council to be part of a group
to help other people.
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Yesica is in 6th grade this year. She really likes to write
poetry and dance. Yesica enjoys volunteering here at
Children's and other hospitals to help children in need.
She joined the Youth Advisory Council because it sounded
fun and she wanted to give back to the children here. |
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