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Micah's mom Brittany knows what it means to fight for her life.Moreabout micah's story: the biggest heart you’ve ever seen

Kendall remembers looking in the mirror when she was 17 and thinking about her future.Moreabout kendall's story: choosing bariatric surgery and a healthier future

When Gabrielle, or "Gabby," was born, she was the fulfillment of her entire family's hopes for a baby girl. The youngest of three children, Gabby's parents and grandparents were excited to dote on the newest edition.Moreabout confidence in care for a coronary anomaly

When Riley was 7 years old, she caught a cold. It was the same cold her three sisters had come down with. But as Riley's sisters quickly got better, she struggled to recover.Moreabout riley survives heart failure and shows her strength

Erin Hunter, RN, BSN, underwent her first open heart surgery to repair a congenital heart defect known as Tetralogy of Fallot, or TOF for short, when she was just nine months old. She was referred to Children's Medical Center by her physician after her mom noticed she lacked the energy of a typical infant, especially during feedings, and her fingers and lips occasionally turned blue. She would go on to have six additional open heart surgeries by the time she was 11 years old.Moreabout a childhood connection leads to a heartfelt career

Davion is a high school student who enjoys spending time with family and friends. He loves sports, especially football, which he has played since he was 4 years old. As a junior, Davion played middle linebacker and was varsity captain. But a few months after the season ended, the talented athlete got unexpected news: He had cancer.Moreabout a football player captures his cancer experience in an inspiring music video