From patient to nurse: Luke Bonte turns his cancer journey into a life of care
Treated in Children’s Minnesota’s adolescent and young adult cancer program, Luke Bonte turned his cancer journey into a life of care.
September 10, 2026
Category: Patient stories
From a surprise home birth at 27 weeks to thriving: Owen’s NICU journey
Brittney didn’t expect her third pregnancy to look any different from the first two, but at 27 weeks and four days pregnant, she unexpectedly delivered
September 2, 2026
Junior’s journey from pediatric liver cancer to Taekwondo blue belt
Junior’s journey from liver cancer at 19-months old to thriving 9-year-old highlights the impact of expert care, family support and hope.
August 26, 2026
From NICU nurse to NICU mom: Michelle’s breastfeeding journey
Michelle Hall, NICU nurse, shares her personal breastfeeding journey as a NICU mom and how lactation support helped her son thrive after a premature birth.
August 20, 2026
One step at a time: Archer’s journey with a congenital heart defect at Children’s Minnesota
Born with hypoplastic right heart syndrome, Archer has faced surgeries, setbacks and big milestones with support from his family and the cardiovascular team at Children’s
August 17, 2026
Premature Rendalisa thrives despite the odds
Over 144 days in the NICU and infant care center (ICC), Rendalisa battled lung disease, an intestinal perforation, and more, but her family and care
July 17, 2026
Stephen found strength while facing cancer – and a care team that never let him walk alone
After being diagnosed with leukemia at 16, Stephen found expert care and support through Children’s Minnesota’s adolescent and young adult cancer program.
June 17, 2026
Living with sickle cell: Binta’s strength, courage and care at Children’s Minnesota
Binta navigates life with sickle cell disease with strength, learning to manage her health and advocate for herself with support from Children’s Minnesota.
June 17, 2026
Clifford: A miracle baby defying the odds
Discover the inspiring journey of Clifford, a miracle baby who only a 1% chance of survival after being born prematurely and overcoming countless health challenges.
April 23, 2026
