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Trent with his dog
Team Trent: Collaborative Cancer Care Across Counties
Collaborative care between Rady Children’s and Children’s Hospital of Orange County helps Trent overcome an aggressive brain tumor.
Read Trent’s story.

Mikey with his care team
A Journey Through My Liver Cancer and Transplant
Mikey shares his first-hand journey through liver cancer treatment and the transplant that gave him a second chance.
Read Mikey’s story.

Bailey celebrating with her care team
Bailey the Brave
Bailey faces Ewing sarcoma with grit and determination—leaning on her family and care team through months of treatment.
Read Bailey’s story.

Noah and his dad at a Padres game
Courageous Dreams: Noah’s Journey Through Leukemia
Noah’s family navigates a high-risk leukemia diagnosis with hope, support, and a dedicated Rady Children’s care team.
Read Noah’s story.

Karen smiling
Karen’s Story: Strength, Hope and a Second Chance
After being diagnosed with acute T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia at 15, Karen faced an intense treatment journey with resilience, heart and the support of her Peckham Center care team.
Read Karen’s story.

Ariana with her family
Ariana’s Story: Joy, Strength and the Power of Taking It Day by Day
After a difficult search for answers, Ariana was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and spent two and a half years in treatment supported by her family and the Peckham Center team.
Read Ariana’s story.

Leon smiling
Leon’s Story: A Journey Home, Healthy and Strong
After traveling from Saipan to San Diego for specialized leukemia care, Leon completed treatment at the Peckham Center and is now heading home healthy and strong.
Read Leon’s story.

Ruby and Luke together
Ruby and Luke’s Story: Two Siblings & Journeys, One Incredible Family
Siblings Ruby and Luke both faced leukemia years apart, and through ICU stays, transplants and intense treatment, their family found hope and support at the Peckham Center.
Read Ruby and Luke’s story.

Max smiling
Max’s Story: Strength, Joy and a Smile That Never Faded
Diagnosed with leukemia at age 4, Max faced difficult treatment with courage and now is thriving, surrounded by the love of his family and the community that supported him.
Read Max’s story.

Ella and Kamila at Rady Children's
Young Patients Bond Over Shared Blood Disorder & Treatment
Ella and Kamila both received regular transfusions at Rady Children’s, and their bond has turned a rare diagnosis into a shared mission of advocacy and blood donation awareness.
Read Ella and Kamila’s Story.