Rebecca Redman
Age 5
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
Premature Birth
When Dory Redman of Rocky Hill, Conn., was just 24 weeks pregnant, her kidneys and liver began shutting down. Although it would mean a premature birth, an emergency C-section was necessary to save her and her unborn child. Arriving 16 weeks early, baby Rebecca weighed only 1 pound, her tiny body no longer than a ruler. She was immediately taken to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center where she was cared for by the skilled and compassionate staff of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Most of her organs were underdeveloped and Rebecca had great difficulty breathing on her own. A comprehensive care plan was implemented that included a series of highly-advanced treatments to help her body grow and function normally. Three months later, after reaching several medical milestones, Rebecca went home weighing four pound and four ounces.
Today, Rebecca is a healthy, strong and vibrant 5-year-old. She loves to sing, dance and make her younger brother laugh. Her big plans for the future are to become a cheerleader, ballerina and scientist when she grows up.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
About Walmart and Sam's Club
Wal-Mart has supported Children’s Miracle Network since 1987. Since then, Children’s Miracle Network and Wal-Mart have worked tirelessly together to help children by raising money for children’s hospitals. Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, customers and members have raised more than $460 million for children’s hospitals during the relationship. This is the first year Walmart and Sam’s Club have sponsored the Champions Across America program.
Champions Across America presented by Walmart and Sam's Club
Champions Across America presented by Walmart and Sam’s Club is a Children's Miracle Network program that brings attention to the important work being done at children’s hospitals by honoring remarkable children who have faced severe medical challenges.
The Champions Across America program designates a Champion child in every state who has bravely battled a serious injury or illness. The Champions represent the nearly 17 million children treated at Children’s Miracle Network hospitals every year. The 2009 Champions have dealt with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses including brittle bone disease, brain tumors and cerebral palsy, as well as surviving car accidents and plane crashes.
As part of Champions Across America, the Champions travel for a week – first to Florida to meet Children’s Miracle Network sponsors, hospital and media partners who all convene to celebrate a year of medical miracles during the Children’s Miracle Network Celebration event at Walt Disney World Resort. The group will then travel to Washington, D.C., where Champions traditionally meet with their state senators on Capitol Hill, and the President of the United States during a visit to The White House.
The Champions Across America program designates a Champion child in every state who has bravely battled a serious injury or illness. The Champions represent the nearly 17 million children treated at Children’s Miracle Network hospitals every year. The 2009 Champions have dealt with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses including brittle bone disease, brain tumors and cerebral palsy, as well as surviving car accidents and plane crashes.
As part of Champions Across America, the Champions travel for a week – first to Florida to meet Children’s Miracle Network sponsors, hospital and media partners who all convene to celebrate a year of medical miracles during the Children’s Miracle Network Celebration event at Walt Disney World Resort. The group will then travel to Washington, D.C., where Champions traditionally meet with their state senators on Capitol Hill, and the President of the United States during a visit to The White House.
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