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Miracle Kids from Past Years

2012 Miracle Kids

• Nathan VanDeVoorde: Meningitis Scare Brings Health Kid to Brink of Death
• Arieona Beasley: Beautiful, Bubbly Toddler with Down Syndrome Faces Cancer Head-On
• Gavin Steel: With Cystic Fibrosis and Heart Defect, Seneca Falls Baby Faces Unique Set of Challenges
• Grace Esposito: Amazing Grace Inspires Community and Future NICU Room
• Charlie Levin: Determined to Save Son, Family Shows a Lot of Heart

2011 Miracle Kids

• Ryan Sheehan: Recovery from Complicated Surgery Shows Teen has a Whole Lot of Heart
• Joshua Guest: A Boy Overcomes Rare Autoimmune Disease and is Standing Strong Again
• Katelin Ivison: Kicking Leukemia Gives Teen a Better Sense of Self
• Lauren Strobel: Baby Born Without a Heartbeat, But Her Medical Team was Delivering a Miracle
• Leah McAdam: A Bright, Lively Toddler From China Receives a Second Chance at Life

2010 Miracle Kids

• Bridgette Merriman: Girl Diagnosed with Cancer is an Inspiration for Family and Friends
• Connor Tillapaugh: Teen Survives and Thrives after Rare Brain Disorder Threatens His Life
• Hailey Coniber: Optimism and Team Work Win Toddler’s War with Cancer
• Addison Koons: Stars Align to Bring Boy Back From the Brink
• Owen Harford: With Specialized Care a Little Fighter Gets a Strong Future

2009 Miracle Kids

• Brooklynn Spencer: Toddler’s Mysterious Meningitis Trumps Cancer Threat
• Taylor Randall: High-Spirited Girl Gains a New Shot at Life
• Cory Milburn: Dying Baby Gains Strength in his Parent’s Loving Arms
• Tea Papke: Victor Girl Undergoes Major Craniofacial Surgery to Save Her Sight
• Jason Gaines: Boy Born with Half a Heart Survives and Thrives

2008 Miracle Kids

• Anders Swanson: Youngster Fights Tumor with Grace
• Hallie Engebrecht: Baby Receives Liver in Nick of Time
• Jack Albanese: Infant Survives Life-Threatening Fall
• Mason Mitchell: Baby Beats Odds, Won't Stop Smiling
• Michelle Plotzker: Teen Proves She's Got 'Guts'