It’s an honor to share stories of hope and joy for non-profit organizations. I approach every story with curiosity and compassion. Stories are an important way to connect people, inspire change and share information. 
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Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington Stories

Seattle Children's Hospital Stories

At Seattle Children's, I wrote stories about incredible medical journeys, medical
​innovations, research breakthroughs and so much more. The following blog posts are
some of my proudest. 

It has been an honor bringing dreams to life for patients and showcasing the life-changing
care Seattle Children's providers, nurses, researchers and staff provide. 

Meet Malachi

With the help of our friends at Waste Management, we were able to coordinate a sweet surprise for Malachi. Born with a severe form of spina bifida, Malachi receives medical care at Seattle Children's from a vast team of specialists. When you meet Malachi, you'll see his boundless potential and beautiful smile. He is one remarkable kiddo - and the cutest junior garbage man in the whole world!

You can read more about his incredible story here. 

Featured on TODAY

Malachi's incredible story captured the hearts of millions and was featured on today.com.

The Incredible Impact of a Star Quarterback

Tuesdays at Seattle Children's are celebrated in hues of blue and green. At Seattle Children's, every Tuesday is "Blue Tuesday," because that's the day Russell Wilson comes to visit children in the hospital. 

To help celebrate his tremendous accomplishment of being named the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, we put together a video to say thank you. Russell Wilson is our Man of the Year. 

You can read more about the special visits he makes to kids by clicking the link below.
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Image from Seattle Children's blog, On the Pulse.

A Voice for Inclusion

Harper's a beautiful little girl with an empowering message.
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Image from Seattle Children's blog, On the Pulse.

Racing Toward a Dream

Miguel's care team helped make a dream come true, and he was able to get behind the wheel.

Beauty is More Than Skin Deep

Harper has inspired thousands by sharing an empowering message about beauty and inclusivity. She signed a modeling contract with an agency in Seattle and hopes to become a model. Together with her care team at Seattle Children's, we organized a photo shoot for Harper at the hospital. 

​“Harper is here for a reason,” her mother, Angie Foy, said. “She’s making a difference in the world.”

Racing Toward a Dream

When Miguel was first diagnosed with cancer, he was told he may never be able to drive again. It was a reality he wouldn't accept.

“I knew I’d drive again,” said Miguel. “I always knew I’d get through this.”

He promised himself he’d get behind the wheel again. Thanks to his care team at Seattle Children’s and some friends with Team Seattle Guild, that dream came true in a special way.

Bringing Prom to Bella at Seattle Children's

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You can read about Bella's incredible story by clicking the link below.

Surprise Princess Party

At Seattle Children's, we believe in helping every child live their most fulfilling life possible. For me personally, I also believe in celebrating the extraordinary.

To celebrate Emma leaving the hospital, we coordinated a special surprise: a princess party. 

"I've spent my entire career devoted to taking care of kids who have chronic, life-threatening diseases and these types of acts, they add up and they make a big difference," Dr. Klane White said. "For Emma and her family, it's just some recognition of what they've been through and what they have ahead."

"It was really touching that they had thought so much about Emma and wanted to give back to her in a certain way, with princesses," Emma's mom said. "It was a touching and humbling experience and I just hope Emma has given joy to others too."

Celebrating a Trooper

Ben Bronske's first prosthesis was out of this world. Born into an avid Star Wars family, Ben loved his Stormtrooper prosthetic leg. 

To celebrate his new leg and a big step toward his bright future, Ben and his family got a special visit. When Ben and his mother opened the door, they couldn’t believe their eyes. A legion of Stormtroopers had come to cheer on Ben from a galaxy far, far away. 

Medical Innovations

Seattle Children’s Craniofacial Center was the first in the world to use subcranial rotation distraction to improve the airway and jaw position in children with Treacher Collins syndrome. Now called C3DO, the first-of-its-kind procedure combines two procedures – surgery and distraction osteogenesis – to correct and rotate the position of the jaw to open up a child’s airway. The procedure is revolutionary and has been literally life-changing for patients and families.

Read the story of an incredible little boy who underwent the treatment. Today, he is thriving and inspires the world to be kind.

Wonder Boy

You can also watch Nathaniel's incredible story on ABC News:
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"One family's story of hard hardships, triumphs with son who has rare craniofacial disorder."
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, health care faced unprecedented challenges related to communication. There was a need for the rapid dissemination of accurate information.

From communications about an innovative rapid testing program to poignant posts about the current state of mental health in Washington state, stories I helped tell covered an array of timely topics.