Oliver (Ollie) has directly benefited from HSHS services in so many ways. Pre-natal, NICU, Surgery center, PICU/Peds and pediatric rehab have had the strongest impacts on Olivers success.

When Oliver was born he was diagnosed with Pierre Robin Sequence, which is a sequence of events happening in utero and is a rare congenital birth defect characterized by an underdeveloped jaw, backward displacement of the tongue and upper airway obstruction, typically accompanied with a wide U-Shape palate with a cleft.

While in the NICU we received feeding therapy through St. Johns pediatric rehab, transitioned to (and now have had removed) a g-tube feeding device, along with multiple surgeries including but not limited to: a mandibular jaw distraction, cleft palate repairs, and most recently a pharyngeal flap surgery.

From day one we have worked with Joan at St. Johns Pediatric Rehab for feeding and speech therapy. Oliver has accomplished so much and has overcome many obstacles with the help of Joan and we cannot thank her enough for all she has pushed for and done for our family. This would not have been possible without your help and donations through CMN.

All proceeds donated to CMN Radiothon will directly benefit kids like Ollie so they can receive services throughout their journeys.