Category: Patient stories

One of the youngest to undergo complex epilepsy surgery: Baby Lorelei’s story

After successfully undergoing epilepsy surgery at Children’s Minnesota at less than 3 months old, Lorelei is now seizure-free and thriving.

November 2, 2026

Ruby’s story: A micropreemie with a mighty spirit

When Ruby entered the world, she weighed just 1 pound, 2 ounces, and measured 10.6 inches long. But her story turned out to be anything

October 30, 2026

Trever’s heart journey: living life to the fullest with congenital heart disease

When Trever’s sister noticed something wasn’t right when he was a baby, it changed the course of his life.

October 20, 2026

Genesis’ journey: facing a blood clot disorder diagnosis with strength and hope

When Genesis was diagnosed with a rare blood clot disorder, Children’s Minnesota provided expert pediatric hematology care and support for her family.

October 8, 2026

When cancer interrupted senior year, Children’s Minnesota helped Alec reach the milestones that mattered most

After a rare cancer diagnosis, Alec found personalized care through Children’s Minnesota’s adolescent and young adult cancer program.

October 1, 2026

Meet Myah: The preemie who fought for the chance to thrive

Myah was born weighing just 1 pound, 4 ounces, facing collapsed lungs, infections, sepsis, and prolonged respiratory support. Despite the challenges, Myah is now a

October 1, 2026

Recovering from a life-threatening brain bleed: back to being Wyatt

A family snowboarding trip turned into a life-threatening emergency when Wyatt suffered a brain bleed caused by an AVM. After successful brain surgery at Children’s

September 21, 2026