William’s 304‑day journey for a new heart at Children’s Minnesota
From prenatal diagnosis to heart transplant, William’s journey reflects expert fetal, cardiac care and support for the family at every step.
February 16, 2026
Category: Patient stories
Max chases Paralympics dream after brain cancer diagnosis
Following a life‑altering brain tumor diagnosis, Max finds expert care at Children’s Minnesota and pushes forward toward his goal of competing in the Paralympics.
January 7, 2026
Lucy’s journey as the first patient in Minnesota to receive innovative FDA-approved pediatric heart stent
Born with heart defects, Lucy became Minnesota’s first baby to receive an FDA-approved pediatric stent, inspiring hope for other families.
December 16, 2025
Hailey finds courage to fight cancer through music therapy
FOX 9 reporter Soyoung Kim interviews Children’s Minnesota patient Hailey, her mom, and Children’s Minnesota music therapist, Erinn Frees, on Hailey’s journey.
December 3, 2025
Gracelyn the fighter: a 313-day journey through the NICU
Gracelyn first made her entrance into the world when her mom was just 22 weeks and 6 days pregnant on Aug. 3, 2024. That meant
December 2, 2025
Overcoming trauma: Asa’s remarkable recovery
After a life-threatening e-bike accident, Asa was airlifted to Children’s Minnesota — a Level I pediatric trauma care center — where he received expert care
November 24, 2025
Braedyn and Grace: siblings facing congenital heart defects together at Children’s Minnesota
Facing heart defects, siblings Grace and Braedyn support each other with expert help from Children’s Minnesota’s cardiovascular team.
November 19, 2025
Breckon’s story: facing leukemia with courage, twice
Discover Breckon’s inspiring leukemia journey — twice diagnosed, supported by family, and empowered by innovative treatments.
November 19, 2025
Born at 23 weeks, Lilia beats the odds
Expecting her third child, Angela looked forward to giving birth in June. But in February, at just 23 weeks pregnant, everything changed — Angela gave
October 31, 2025
