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IWK Patients

medical journey from infancy to toddlerhood, showing growth, hospital care, and walking outdoors.

Elena

At Esther’s 20-week ultrasound, doctors discovered Elena had Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a rare and life-threatening condition that can leave babies with small, underdeveloped lungs.

Portraits of Ellis and his family enjoying time together in a park.

Ellis

In December 2023, Ashley and Chris were shocked to learn their then three-month-old son, Ellis, had Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome (WAS), a rare genetic condition that affects a child's immune system, blood cells, and skin. 

Five photos showing Wyatt from newborn to school-age, including hospital moments and holding a craft.

Wyatt

When Brittany and her husband, Colby, found out they were pregnant with their first baby— a boy they’d name Wyatt—they knew he would change their lives in a profound way.

Three photos showing Theodore's recovery and growth

Theodore

Taylor, who was pregnant with her first child in the fall of 2025, never expected that a routine ultrasound at 34 weeks pregnant would show issues with her unborn baby’s heart.

Sloane at the hospital.

Sloane

Sloane was a healthy, active five-year-old until December 2024, when her world changed in an instant.