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Growing Up at Nationwide Children's: A Journey Toward Health
Growing Up at Nationwide Children's: A Journey Toward Health
One night 14 years ago as Elizabeth Bibb put her daughter, Bethany, to sleep, she was overcome with fear. Her precious Bethany had stopped breathing.
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Nationwide Children's saved my son's vision
Nationwide Children's saved my son's vision
In a split second everything can change. You hear a crash. Your son asks, "Mom, will I be okay?" You answer "yes" without even knowing if that's the truth.
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Dr. Roger and Marilyn Friedman's Generous Estate Gift
Dr. Roger and Marilyn Friedman's Generous Estate Gift
Dr. Roger Friedman and his wife, Marilyn, have left an indelible mark on Nationwide Children's Hospital through their service. With the announcement of...
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Emma Dickman, Cerebral Palsy
Emma Dickman, Cerebral Palsy
Emma was born 13 weeks early, weighing only 2lbs14oz. After 72 life changing days in the NICU, we were able to bring her home. One week before her first...
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Hunter's Story
Hunter's Story
Since the day Hunter was born 12 weeks early, he's been fighting. Fighting to grow, fighting for health and fighting for a chance to go home. Every day in...
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Transplanting a Tiny Heart: Ian's Story
Transplanting a Tiny Heart: Ian's Story
When Harold and Stacey Sanchez welcomed their third child into their family, they knew that their life would be busy and full, but they did not expect it...
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We've Seen the Miracles
We've Seen the Miracles
The passion started in 1946 when Jack Gordon's younger sister had a baby who was born with a life-threatening medical condition. After birth, Jack's niece...
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A Charitable Remainder Trust in Jim Pyle's Memory
A Charitable Remainder Trust in Jim Pyle's Memory
Jim Pyle served with distinction as a partner in the Newark, Ohio based law firm of Reese, Pyle, Drake & Meyer until Alzheimer's disease forced him to...
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Jerry Hoffman: A Dream Realized
Jerry Hoffman: A Dream Realized
As a child, Jerry Hoffman had a dream. The dream was rooted in helping people, especially the most precious, our children. Through a lifelong career in...
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Giving Back by Naming Nationwide Children's the Beneficiary of Her IRA
Giving Back by Naming Nationwide Children's the Beneficiary of Her IRA
Kathy Gilliland, principal of Gilliland Lee Financial Group, has been a financial planner for more than 27 years. It has been her privilege to help many of...
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Kilbourne Society Welcomes Kevin and Mary Blosser
Kilbourne Society Welcomes Kevin and Mary Blosser
For Jordan Blosser's 16th birthday, she knew she didn't want presents. "I have a wonderful life, with a family who loves and cares for me, and great...
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Magi McCullough: Fighting Cancer With Courage and Compassion
Magi McCullough: Fighting Cancer With Courage and Compassion
Magi McCullough is a very special kid. She is 12 years old and has lymphoblastic lymphoma, a very dangerous form of cancer. She is receiving chemo and has...
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Nationwide Children's Doctors Help Secure Future With Legacy Gifts
Nationwide Children's Doctors Help Secure Future With Legacy Gifts
Nationwide Children's Hospital is a place of healing and hope, and our incredibly gifted physicians provide unsurpassed clinical care, education and...
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Newton and Eleanor Brokaw
Newton and Eleanor Brokaw
When Newton Brokaw called attorney Jacintha Kraft Balch to assist him in preparing his final estate plan, he knew he wanted to leave a gift to Nationwide
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Dedicated to Nationwide Children's Hospital
Dedicated to Nationwide Children's Hospital
During their lives together, Robert D. and Barbara A. Sills formed a love for-and a dedication to-Nationwide Children's Hospital.
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Finding Life-Saving Care at Nationwide Children's
Finding Life-Saving Care at Nationwide Children's
In March of 2011, Rudy Murray was in and out of the hospital in his hometown of Findlay, Ohio several times for fevers. Four emergency room trips in one
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Zoni's Remarkable Recovery
Zoni's Remarkable Recovery
When Zoni was three years old, what was supposed to be a fun camping vacation to Michigan soon turned into a trip her family would never forget. Zoni and
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