Patient Stories

When Kynadi was just two weeks old, doctors became concerned. Kynadi appeared to have Sickle Cell Anemia, an inherited condition in which the body lacks sufficient healthy red blood cells to ensure enough oxygen. Rather than being whole and [...]

Spencer brought a new meaning to Spiderman’s saying ‘with great power comes great responsibility’ last week. As one of the oldest patient on the unit, he wanted to bring a smile to his fellow BMT patients so, as he [...]

“You need to go straight to the Emergency Room.” Judi Peters’ head was spinning. The ER? There has to be a mistake. She’d only brought her 10-year-old son, Nick, to the pediatrician for a quick visit. He’d seemed a [...]

As the His Grace Foundation staff prepares for Valentine’s Day celebrations on the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit — ordering heart-shaped chocolates and packaging festive goodie bags — we’re reminded of Ziggy, whose impact continues to spread love. – Philandis [...]

Unlike most 18-year-olds who are busy thinking about their college experience and dreaming of job opportunities, Briana Donis found herself grappling with a Severe Aplastic Anemia diagnosis. Here we share Briana’s reflections on her two year medical journey, two [...]

Laynie was your typical second grader. She was happy, outgoing and always looking at the bright side of life. She loved spending time with her friends, playing soccer and had perfect school attendance. In the spring of her second [...]

On November 26, 2018, everything changed in nine-year-old Sawyer's life. The school nurse called his mom concerned by a jaundiced hue to his skin. After a few days of pediatrician visits, a high fever, and extreme lethargy, Sawyer was [...]

Sophie Gil wasn’t sure what was happening. As a sophomore in high school, she and her doctor knew that some headaches and nausea could be a normal part of puberty. But something just didn’t seem right, and Sophie’s symptoms [...]

Julia Cate just turned four years old. She enjoyed a Paw Patrol birthday cake decorated in pink and turquoise icing—it even had a lavender belt. Friends sent their birthday wishes and love over Facebook, which isn’t all that uncommon [...]

Christian graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio this May — though "from" may not be the perfect word since Christian, like thousands of others, officially graduated at home, his ceremony canceled in the wake of the [...]