CHOA
"It's just a huge, huge milestone, and you don't take it for granted."
These scars act as badges of honor and signs of strength and survival.
Check out these inspiring photos and stories.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
A heart transplant, favorite nurses and "not dying."
“When I was getting anxious or scared, Mommy would say ‘Go to your happy place, go to your happy place.’"
“The first day of school is much more than a milestone. It’s a return to normalcy."