All of Alejandro
Despite being born at 34 weeks, Alejandro was normal size and had no lingering medical concerns. Seven months later…he was on his way to the United States. “As his mom, I could feel it,” said Adriana. “Something was wrong.” Doctors…
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Ethan: More Than Meets the Eye
Surprises are generally good, but when Ethan was born…it was a challenging surprise for him and his parents. “You can’t see it on an ultrasound,” said Kim, Ethan’s mom. Doctors in our hospital had never seen anything like it. No…
Ronald McDonald House of Rochester forges new path under Mueller’s leadership
As the Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, Minnesota, prepares for the future as one of the largest Houses in the world, Nick Mueller is leading the organization as its new Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Trustees selected Mueller, a…
Joyful Javohn
Javohn and his dad, Thomas, did not expect such a long and difficult journey. But after two tumors and one year of radiation and chemotherapy…it is almost time for Javohn to rejoin his five siblings in Belize. “He is a…
Every Day with Elian
Jesus and Leamsie have two beautiful sons: Elian and Adrian. And after spending 323 nights at the Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, Minnesota…they are thankful for every day they have together. Elian, their oldest, was diagnosed with a cancerous brain…
Growing with Evangeline
Evangeline means good news. For mom and dad, Karissa and Ryan, the good news had complications…and came three months early. “Karissa was being seen for a routine prenatal appointment when she was diagnosed with severe pre-eclampsia,” Ryan said. “They transported…
Faith and Love
When MaryAnn became pregnant, she was both happy and shocked. However, her doctor declared her a high-risk pregnancy and referred her and her wife, Sheila, to Mayo Clinic in Rochester. “I was scared the whole pregnancy,” said MaryAnn. “But I…
Having Fayth
Ashley and Moses were flying high – their daughter, Fayth, was born and she was beautiful and in perfect health. Two months later…their daughter was airlifted to Mayo Clinic in Rochester. She needed a new liver. Fayth was diagnosed with…
Walking with Hannah
Hannah is very bright. She graduated high school when she was 16 years old and enrolled at Pearl River Community College (Poplarville, Miss.) three days later. Her dream is to teach science or art at a school for deaf children.…
Hailey’s Heart
“Hailey is our tough, little bug,” said Tracie, Hailey’s mom. “Nothing is going to stop her – she is going to keep fighting.” Tracie was thrilled when she became pregnant with Hailey. Her anticipation grew with every appointment; she was…