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What: Each year, we broadcast live from the lobby of The Children’s Hospital. For three straight days, we highlight the incredible stories of hope and miracles that take place there.
Why: The kids. Alice’s 36 Hours for Kids is instrumental in raising funds and awareness for The Children’s Hospital. Listen and be part of the miracle.
How:
You can help Alice 105.9 and Children’s Miracle Network raise more than $1 million for The Children’s Hospital by calling 1-800-458-KIDS during the event, or you can
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Wednesday Afternoon 2/17 Troy Tulowitzki checks in with Slacker & Steve to talk about his experience with Children’s.
Thursday Afternoon 2/18
Issac & Joe from The Fray have a private visit with teens at
The Children's Hospital. Be sure to listen at 3pm.
Thursday Afternoon 2/18 Rocky with BJ, Howie & Erica hit the kids' rooms to drop off
some cool stuff from the Denver Nuggets.
Friday Morning 2/19 OneRepublic joins BJ, Howie & Erica to talk about
their hometown hospital.
Friday Afternoon 2/19 Angel Taylor hosts a private performance in the Teen Center!
MEET THE KIDS
This year, we are proud to tell you the stories of nine brave children whose experiences represent the countless miracles that happen each day at The Children’s Hospital.
Raymond, age 2
Denver, CO
Raymond was a healthy little boy when he came down with what was thought to be the common cold. His condition took a quick turn for the worse, progressing to pneumonia and RSV. Raymond spent 49 days in Children’s and fought off multiple health issues. The experts at Children’s saved Raymond’s life through seamless coordination of multiple departments and specialties.
Christian, age 7
Westminster, CO
While rough housing with his brothers in a friendly game of living room hockey, Christian took a hard fall. By chance, the fall exposed a tender bulge in his rib cage, later diagnosed as liver cancer. Christian underwent chemotherapy treatment and received his second chance at life in the form of a liver transplant. Today, Christian is a healthy, happy, active six-year-old.
Cameron, age 5
Highlands Ranch, CO
Cameron was mis-diagnosed in Arizona with a heart murmur. When Cameron’s family relocated to Colorado months later, and were seen at Children’s for what they thought would be a routine visit, Cameron's condition proved to be more
severe - Cameron had a congenital heart defect that was only allowing him to use 25% of the oxygen in his body. Shortly after diagnosis, Cameron underwent open heart surgery in The Children's Hospital. The life-saving procedure gave Cameron new energy and a new spirit, allowing him to be more active and joyful than ever before.
Michelle, age 15
Boulder, CO
Diagnosed with severe scoliosis in 2006, Michelle wore a brace 22 hours a day and had to give up playing softball. She underwent four different surgeries to straighten her spine. Today, her treatments continue, but they haven’t dampened her spirit. She’s a principle pianist for the Boulder Youth Symphony and as a way of giving back to Children’s, she sews pillows for other patients through her “Comfy Kids” project, and plans to participate in Children’s Courage Classic Bike Tour this summer.
Everett, age 2
Lakewood, CO
Everett was a healthy newborn but at one week old he stopped eating. He was taken to a local hospital and was transferred via Flight for Life ambulance to Children’s. There, he was diagnosed with a virus that doctors think he contracted from his mother during birth. The virus relentlessly attacked his heart and lungs. Everett fought hard through many close calls and medical challenges. Thanks to the experts and research at Children’s his little life was spared.
Noah, age 7
Highlands Ranch, CO
While playing soccer, Noah had become increasingly and disproportionately fatigued. The mysterious fatigue was followed by headaches, ear infections and a single red dot that appeared just above his belly button. The small blemish, which was thought at first to be a spider bite, quickly grew and worsened. At Children’s After Hours Care at Littleton Adventist Hospital, Noah was diagnosed with leukemia. He was rushed to The new Children’s Hospital on its first day of operation to begin chemotherapy. Noah flew through treatment with flying colors and was put into remission within 28 days of diagnosis.
Shira, age 3
Denver, CO
Shira was born after a normal pregnancy with no signs of complications. Just moments after birth, she was whisked away from her mother when she showed signs of difficulty breathing and her complexion turned blue. Shira was transported to Children’s per her parent’s request, where she was diagnosed with Pfeiffer syndrome (a rare genetic disorder that presented as a prematurely fused skull, closed ear canals and narrowed nasal passageways). More than 20 departments have provided services for Shira. She is now an active and thriving preschooler following 4 surgeries in her first 3 years.
Peyton, age 10
Parker, CO
During a neurological exam at her pediatrician’s office, Peyton appeared physically weak and wobbly. The doctor recommended the family to Children’s for a CT scan. Within 15 minutes of the scan, the Palermo family’s worst fears were realized; Peyton had an enlarged brain tumor and needed surgery as soon as possible. Within a day and a half, Peyton received a craniotomy, removing most, but not all, of the tumor. The position near the brain stem made it too risky to remove the mass in its entirety. Peyton has been in perfect health ever since and even defies logic by being a brain tumor survivor and an amazing tennis player with excellent motor skills.
Camden, age 10 mo.
Parker, CO
Camden was rushed to The Children’s Hospital just two hours after he was born when doctors detected a bizarre heart murmur. It was quickly determined that Camden’s heart had a defect that was not allowing it to produce the oxygen-rich blood his body needed. An emergency procedure was performed to create an opening in his heart that would allow it to function more normally. Camden, now a 10 month old, is doing great. Although he will need another surgery to correct his heart defect, his future is very bright.
Share Your Story
Talk to us! Children's Miracle Network is always looking for touching stories from
patients treated at The Children's Hospital.
Share your story now. Please be sure to include
1) Your first and last name 2) Contact phone number 3) Hometown
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Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring others to support
Children's Miracle Network and The Children's Hospital.
Raymond, age 2
Christian, age 7
Cameron, age 5 
Michelle, age 15
Everett, age 2
Noah, age 7
Shira, age 3
Peyton, age 10
Camden, age 10 mo.
