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John —
I knew in my gut something wasn't right.
Why had my son, Aiden, who was 2 at the time, broken so many bones? Complained of "owies" in his legs and arms? Why did he wake up one morning struggling to speak?
No one could give my husband and I answers that made sense.
But the doctors, nurses and other caregivers at Children's Hospital Los Angeles were there for us when we were desperate to understand what was wrong. Will you take a minute to help show them appreciation for being there for families like mine day after day?
Thank a Caregiver with a personalized thank you card. Just sign your card by May 4 and it will be hand-delivered to a nurse, doctor or other caregiver in honor of National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week.
After bringing Aiden to Children's Hospital Los Angeles—and what felt like a million tests—the medical team gave us a diagnosis: acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
They didn't give us the answer we wanted. But they gave us the answer we needed. They gave us hope. They gave us a path forward. And, the compassionate care providers took amazing care of us every step of the way.
There's a reason so many different doctors point you to Children's Hospital Los Angeles when you're in desperate need of answers and you don't know where to turn. It's not just a great facility. It's not only the best technology. All of that matters, but it's not nearly enough without the truly incredible people there who devote their lives to caring for kids who are ill.
Will you please send a thank you card to someone at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles who cares for kids like Aiden today?
During Aiden's time in the hospital, the highlight of his—and our—day was spending time with his favorite Child Life specialists. They were there every step of the way, helping make IV placements, blood draws, dressing changes, scans and more a little less scary for a kid (and his parents).
Today, Aiden is five years all-clear, which means there have been no signs of leukemia in more than five years! Acute myeloid leukemia is so serious that we feared he wouldn't make it through round one of treatment. But now, his days are filled with baseball, camping, the beach, and anything to do with sports. He also just got his first gas-powered dirt bike. He has a bright future ahead of him.
Please, take a minute to send a message of appreciation to Children's Hospital Los Angeles caregivers before May 4 so it can be hand-delivered during National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week in May.
We wouldn't be where we are today without the nurses, doctors, Child Life specialists and everyone else at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. I am so, so thankful for all that they've done.
Thanks for helping out.
Sincerely,
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Ashley Kramer, Parent
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
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