Explore all of the stories from our Believe in Miracles campaign!
Alice’s Miracle Story
Sabiha gave birth on her babymoon. In another country.
The Algerian French teacher had chosen Chicago for the last vacation she would have with her husband before the pair became first-time parents.
They had no idea their lives were about to change so dramatically.
“If she had been born at home she would have died right away. Being born in USA was a huge gift,” Sabiha says. “She had a chance to survive.” Click here to read the full story
Keisha’s Miracle Story
Keisha Barnes just came back to work, and was welcomed with open arms.
“It’s been a long journey,” she says.
The Certified Nursing Assistant has worked at La Rabida for 24 years. She spends her days in the hospital caring for patients: changing diapers, untangling cords, and making sure patients are safe and sound.
“It’s not just a job. At the end of the day we are the first ones they see in the morning, the last person they see before bed,” she says.
Luke’s Miracle Story
For Andrew and Christina, 95 had become a daunting number. There was only a 5% chance their son would survive. At least, that’s what the doctors said. Their son Luke had campomelic dysplasia (CD). The fatality rate was an alarming 95%.
But fast forward 17 months, and he’s defying all the odds, even surpassing every milestone.
“Most people would say, I’m not going to go against those odds,” his dad Andrew says. “But Luke did.”
Marilyn’s Miracle Story
Sometimes it’s the seemingly small things that have the biggest impact. When the washing machines in the S.S. La Rabida broke down, Marilyn Clifton, the Environmental Services (EVS) Manager, wasted no time finding a way to make sure our patients still had clean clothes to wear.
She knew kids feel more comfortable in their own clothes, not hospital gowns. This is especially important for our patients who don’t have families to visit them.
“It’s just something in your heart that makes you feel good. I like cleaning and helping people.”