Tag: Patient Stories

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

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

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

Twins Sol and Luna born with the same congenital heart defect

When Jasmin and Angel found out they were expecting twins, they were surprised and a little nervous. Their son, Remy, was about a year old.

April 22, 2026

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