Julie Spry called “The Kane Show,” a national radio show, three times before she finally got through. She shared the story of how people were helping her mark what would’ve been her son’s 10th birthday. Julie wanted to honor his memory in the new Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). Julie’s late son, Brady…
Jared Traxler almost became a statistic. At age 10, he attempted suicide. Fortunately, he was found, saved and given a second chance. It all started when he was 9. “I went into my Papaw’s room to ask to borrow a fishing pole,” Jared said. “I walked to his bed to wake him up, only to…
Life was normal for Louisville high school student Clay Collins, 16, until one day this past spring when he felt extreme tired. He didn’t think much of it at first. However, his mother, Carrie Collins, knew it was unlike her son to be so fatigued. She suggested he go to a doctor. Clay went to…
Luke Klausing is participating at 2018 Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy Day June 26 and 27 in Washington, D.C. During the event, Luke will talk about his experience with cystic fibrosis and the importance of children’s health care with members of Congress. Here’s his story. Hi, my name is Luke. I’m 11 years old….
For the fifth consecutive year, Aiden’s Legacy has joined forces with Texas Roadhouse restaurants in the Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana area to host a fundraising event. The amount raised this year surpassed all other years — totaling $40,037.27. Part of the money raised is used to purchase Legos that will be distributed to children…
When Destiny Beavin tackled her 260-pound brother to the ground, it was cause for celebration. Not just because he’s quite a bit larger than his younger sister, but also because Destiny used her right arm for the takedown. That arm — and the rest of her right side — had been severely weakened by seizures…
My son had his first ear infection when he was 8 months old. We were on vacation in Florida, his first beach vacation, when he spiked a fever of 104. Prior to this, he hadn’t had any ear infections or colds. We knew he had teeth coming in, so we chalked his fever up to…
Who can say that 15-year-old Ella Beames’ impulse to make the most of every moment is any stronger than the next person’s? Even Ella doesn’t know for certain. All she knows is that it’s been there since 2011, when she suffered the first of five sudden cardiac arrests that could have taken her life. As…
The terms of the bone marrow transplant donation meant Matthew and his donor couldn’t know each other’s identities for a year. Now they can meet.
My 8-year-old daughter, Kate, is a runner and enjoys competing in cross country and track. Last fall she started complaining that her heel hurt. There were no obvious signs of an issue other than the pain. Not wanting to be an alarmist parent, I brushed it off and encouraged her to stretch well. I also…
Seven-year-old Bradley Roberts has a heart of gold and a gargantuan goal. “I’m going to raise $2 million to help kids at Norton Children’s Hospital,” Bradley said. He considers it a perfectly attainable goal, and we wouldn’t dare underestimate him. In just one day he raised $1,500. “We have 20, 30, 40, no — 150…
The first 105 days of Remy’s life were confined to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital. Born at just 25 weeks and weighing a little over 1 pound, she spent more than three months in the NICU. During that time, the doctors, nurses and so many others on the…