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Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · 3d

Emma was just 8 months old when she was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. Her family was told that making it to kindergarten would be a gift. Donate today to fund breakthrough research to help kids like Emma thrive! https://bit.ly/42ykxBY

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Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · 5d

Seattle Children’s is proud to be ranked among the top 10 children’s hospitals in the country and number one in the Pacific Northwest. Six of our specialty programs earned national top 10 rankings this year. https://bit.ly/42YHpL0

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Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · 6d

Join us for the inaugural Field of Hope Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 12 to 3 p.m. at Husky Ballpark! See stars from the NFL, NBA, MLB and more step up to the plate. All proceeds directly benefit Seattle Children's Psychiatric Urgent Care Clinic. https://bit.ly/48T9DKO.

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Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · 9d

Seattle Sounders goalkeeper and artist Stefan Frei joined the Kick Childhood Cancer Guild in support of pediatric cancer research and brighter futures for kids at Seattle Children’s. https://bit.ly/3KzdliP

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Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · 10d

For over 30 years, Dr. Sihoun Hahn of Seattle Children’s has pursued a newborn screening test for Wilson disease. This summer, Washington state became the first in the world to add it to its newborn screening program—turning his vision into reality. https://bit.ly/3WgUvj0

World’s First Newborn Screening for Wilson Disease

For over 30 years, Dr. Sihoun Hahn has pursued a mission to pioneer a newborn screening test for Wilson disease, a rare genetic disorder that causes copper buildup in the body. This summer, his vision...

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Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · 11d

Cove, a Seattle Children's patient with a congenital heart condition, got a chance this season to meet up with Mariners coach @TonyArnerich, who was born with a heart condition of his own, and invited the family to T-Mobile Park for a special day they’ll never forget. https://bit.ly/46yryFo

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Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · 12d

As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month ends, we honor those we’ve lost and the families who show strength every day. Seattle Children’s Journey Program offers support for families grieving the passing of a child—both in person and virtually. https://bit.ly/3VamqRl

Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · 20d

With lifesaving treatments, education and preventative screenings, Seattle Children’s aims to be a support system for your child. Meet Frankline who shares what it is like parenting a child living with sickle cell disease.

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Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · 21d

Philanthropy powers the bold ideas, breakthrough discoveries and hope that transform children’s lives. Your support doesn’t just fund research, it fuels possibility. https://bit.ly/4oVO2Hd

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Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · 22d

Dine with purpose this September during #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth! Enjoy your Ivar’s favorites and don’t forget to donate during your visit. Every gift supports life-saving cancer research at Seattle Children’s.

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Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · 22d

Tomorrow is the 17th annual Run of Hope Seattle! You can sign up in person tomorrow to support pediatric cancer research at Seattle Children’s.
For more information click the link below.
https://www.runofhopeseattle.org

Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · 25d

Without the generosity of our donors, groundbreaking ideas wouldn’t get off the ground, and the bold questions that lead to life-changing discoveries would go unanswered. Donate today. https://bit.ly/4oVO2Hd

Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · 25d

After a year of intense cancer treatment, 11-year-old Ino joined Seattle artist Victor Meléndez to create a painting honoring the Seattle Children’s care team and their fight against childhood cancer.

Join us at Run of Hope on Sept. 21 to help fund cures for kids with cancer. runofhopeseattle.org

Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · 26d

This September, enjoy your favorite Top Pot Doughnut with your morning coffee and help fuel groundbreaking cancer research at Seattle Children’s during #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth. Visit any Washington Top Pot location to donate and support the fight against childhood cancer.

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Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · 26d

When Josie was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia, doctors urged her mom to bring in Josie’s identical twin sister Lucy immediately. Hours later, Lucy was diagnosed too. Now The Carlson family is fighting for their girls and for research that could save countless children. https://bit.ly/3ViIKbm

Baby Gets Diagnosed with Rare Form of Leukemia. Hours Later, Doctors Discover Her Identical Twin Has the Same Cancer (Exclusive)

Mallory Carlson's baby daughter Josie was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. Hours later, doctors discovered that her identical twin sister has the same cancer. Carlson speaks with PEOPLE in an e...

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Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · 27d

With lifesaving treatments, education and preventative screenings, Seattle Children’s aims to be a support system for your child. Meet Frankline who shares what it is like parenting a child living with sickle cell disease.

Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · 27d

Just one year ago, Ino was too sick to walk. At Seattle Children’s, Ino received breakthrough immunotherapy and expert care led by Mignon Loh, MD. Now in remission, he’s running, jumping, painting, and getting ready for 6th grade, a reminder of what’s possible when kids.

Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · 29d

Join Seattle Children's very own Beth Lawlor, PhD, MD, at the Run of Hope! When she's not in her lab developing new therapies for Ewing Sarcoma, she's focused on building our incredible community. Sign up or donate at runofhopeseattle.org

Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · Sep 12

The In Concert for Cancer Annual Benefit Show maybe sold out but you can still make a difference by donating! Donations will benefit the Seattle Children’s Cancer Emergency Patient Fund. https://inconcertforcancer.org/

Welcome to the new In Concert for Cancer!

Join us for our 14th Annual Star-Studded Benefit Show at Seattle’s Jazz Alley! Tickets are on sale at JazzAlley.com Click Here To Learn More! This summer, Every Note Counts is more than a camp...

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Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · Sep 11

To mark 25 years since his treatment at Seattle Children’s, Spencer reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and raised more than $7,956 for pediatric cancer research during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. https://bit.ly/4nizMrb

Seattle Children's Community Peer to Peer Fundraising

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Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · Sep 11

At 2 months old, Alexis began treatment for Stage 4 cancer at Seattle Children’s. Now 19 and cancer-free, and a part of our Cancer Survivor Program.
Learn more about the Cancer Survivor Program: https://bit.ly/46hGWDT

Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · Sep 10

Ino and Seattle artist Victor Meléndez spent the day painting together, creating a piece that celebrates the Seattle Children’s care team and their relentless fight against childhood cancer.

Join us at Run of Hope on Sept. 21 to get your hands on this exclusive art piece! runofhopeseattle.org

Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · Sep 10

At Seattle Children’s, bold ideas and innovative research happen because of you. Without philanthropy and your generous support, exploring new frontiers in medicine wouldn’t be possible. Donate today! https://bit.ly/3Kbr8M8

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Science in Seattle @scienceinseattle.com · Sep 9

A recent study from the Gerner and Urdahl labs at UW and @seattlechildrens.org uncovers fundamental determinants of tuberculosis lung pathology. This has important implications for new strategies to prevent or treat tuberculosis.

🧐 See the abstract in @jem.org : https://bit.ly/41IdeHA

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Seattle Children’s @seattlechildrens.org · Sep 9

Meet Jason Price, PhD, a rising star of #cancer research at Seattle Children’s who is a protein engineer specializing in novel therapeutic design. He is also the lead investigator of the Price Lab, which develops innovative protein-based therapies for the treatment of pediatric disease.

#MedSky

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