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Take a look around your neighboorhood, your office, your church, or even your grocery store. Just about anyplace you look you will see the faces of people with stories about Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. You probably can't tell just by looking at them, but they are there. The stories you will find here are only a few of the thousands that happen every year at Children's Hospital. From former patients, to doctors, to volunteers – even construction workers, each has a story that connects them in a very special way to this very special place. A story that inspires them to say, "This is MY Children's."

Personal stories

Asriani Chiu, MD

Physician, Asthma and Allergy

“It’s incredible to be a part of such worthwhile, highly recognized organization. I’m proud of what we do here and who we are to the community.”

Jeanna Giese

Patient

“When I was a patient at Children’s, everyone did whatever they could to get know me and learn about what I needed and liked. They even made me macaroni and cheese in the middle of the night!”

Barb Besgrove-Spence

Transport nurse clinician

“I am so proud of my job and my team. We have the unique opportunity to provide one-on-one care to children even before they reach the doors of the hospital.”

Kaye Koehoorn

Registered nurse

“You bond – you get so close to the families. You make a connection with these kids that is so special. You get to become part of their family.”

Dave Drury

President & Owner, Poblocki Sign Company

"Children's Hospital is one of the best hospital's in the world. Kids come here to get treated because the results are better than anywhere else."

Kelly Wu

Volunteer

“I love talking with kids and getting to know who they are as people, not patients. That’s what makes Children’s Hospital special.”

Dave Lentz

Construction worker, The Boldt Company

“You don’t have to be a doctor to be a part of the Children’s Hospital team. I’m proof of that. I’m a part of something much bigger ... helping kids heal faster.”

Melissa Raines

Registered nurse, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

“It is so rewarding. I know that every day I am helping to make a difference in a child’s life. I have such a passion for where I work and what I do.”

Ed Zore

CEO, Northwestern Mutual

"Children's Hospital touched everyone in the community. If you have kids, if you know kids, if you see kids in the community, chances are they've been to Children's Hospital. And, they get the best care that can be delivered."

The Hernandez Family

Patient

“When I visit Children’s Hospital, I’m not scared. I know the doctors and nurses are here to make me strong–strong enough to catch butterflies!”

Howard Nolan

Patient

“My doctors were the most wonderful people in the world. They didn’t give up and they didn’t let me give up either.”

Tim Kujawa

Patient

"Children's Hospital of Wisconsin means hope for families. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel."

James Casper, MD

Medical Director, Hematology/Oncology

"This hospital is such a success story. I truly appreciate where we began years ago, and how far we've progressed today. To be able to receive care at a world-class hospital in your own backyard is awesome."

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