Lily's Story: Nebraska's 2023 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion

At 18-months old, Lily developed unexplained bruises on her legs. Her parents knew something was wrong. Taking the advice of Lily’s pediatrician, they rushed their daughter to Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha, where they received an unthinkable diagnosis: Lily had leukemia.
The expert oncology team at Children’s wasted no time in starting treatment for Lily. Within the first 24 hours, she received several infusions, followed by getting an intravenous catheter inserted so she could start receiving all her medicines. It was the beginning of a cancer journey that would take the family on a series of twists and turns.
Lily completed her treatment in February of 2022. Today, Lily is 4 years old and finished her second year of preschool. An opinionated little lady, she loves being a kid, playing outside and using her boundless energy for her newfound hobby, gymnastic classes.