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Huge thank you to umps_care for visiting today! 🧸 They brought Build-a-Bear toys for patient families to dress up and played games with our friends in The Hale Family Center for Families and ryanfoundation Seacrest Studio. Thank you for a fun and memorable Friday! ⚾️

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Jul 11

Give a Smile at Shaw’s and Star Market to support lifesaving care for kids like Emerson from Vermont. He’s had 13 brain surgeries and a calf muscle surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital to fix complications caused by a stroke when he was an infant. Now 8, Emerson is a big Red Sox and Bruins fan, has lots of friends and is doing great! Give a Smile to every child by donating at checkout or by redeeming your shawssupermarket
or starmarkets for U™ Reward points.

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Jul 8

Did you know not all pain meds are the same? A child’s age, the cause of their pain, and how the medicine works all matter when picking the right one. Swipe to compare and head to the link in our bio to learn more.

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Jun 18

Meet our 2025 Advocates! 👏 Next week, Boston Children’s is heading to Washington D.C. for Family Advocacy Day! We’re excited to team up with Children’s Hospital Association speaknowforkids to meet with Members of Congress and advocate for public policy priorities that support children’s health. Stay tuned to our channel all week for inspiring stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and highlights from the Hill!

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Jun 5

When a rare form of brain inflammation called Rasmussen syndrome led June to experience more than 100 seizures a day, her mom brought her to our Neuroimmunology Center. Now, thanks to a live-changing surgery, June is seizure free! 👏 Full story at the link in bio

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May 29

Devoted sports fan, Carter cheers for his friends, gives high fives, and participates in huddles from his wheelchair. This busy sporting life is possible thanks to his team at home and at Boston Children’s. 🩵 Read Carter’s journey with spastic paraplegia at the link in bio. 🔗

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May 20

If you’re looking for emotional or mental health support, the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line is available for Massachusetts residents 24/7. Swipe to learn more about how to use it and know that someone is always there for you. Call or text 988 for immediate help. 📲 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

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May 14

Brody Walsh’s baseball dreams almost ended at 16 when a rare blood clot threatened his pitching arm. Diagnosed with Paget-Schroetter syndrome, Brody turned to Boston Children’s Hospital for expert care and a path back to the mound. Now pitching in college, he's living proof that setbacks can lead to major comebacks. ⚾ Full story at the link in bio 🔗

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May 14

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