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Small, But Mighty | Ruby’s Story

by bradbow | Sep 19, 2024 | Infants and Toddlers Stories, Patient Stories

Small, But Mighty Ruby’s Story Like all parents expecting their first child, Kim and Brett dreamt of welcoming their newborn daughter to the world and bringing her home to enjoy the busy, but unforgettable, first months of parenthood. However, the journey to...

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by bradbow | Sep 17, 2024 | Brain Injury Stories, Patient Stories, Trauma and Post Surgical Stories

Meet Irlanda “Irlanda is animated, outgoing and sensitive,” Irlanda’s mom Karla said. “She is extremely social, loves to be around people, and her beautiful spirit and intuition never fail her.”  When Irlanda was nine, an unexpected illness turned into a life-changing...

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