To shine a light on the importance of children’s hospitals and how donations help kids get the best care when they need it, The Children’s Hospital at Piedmont Columbus Regional is pleased to participate in the sixth annual #ChildrensHospitalsWeek, scheduled for April 11-15. The Children’s Hospital at Piedmont Columbus Regional is one of 170-member Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) across North America participating in the week-long initiative.

The following activities encourage support for children’s hospitals:

• Wear a bandage. Show your support for children’s hospitals by wearing a bandage of your choice, taking a photo, and sharing it with the #ChildrensHospitalsWeek hashtag.

• Start a Facebook fundraiser. Help raise critical funds for Piedmont Columbus Regional. Visit https://cmnhospitals.org/how-to-successful-fundraiser/ to get started.

Siyanna, age 4, and Torie, age 3, were selected to serve as the 2022 Champions representing The Children’s Hospital at Piedmont Columbus Regional. Siyanna’s mother was told she would never be able to have children and then a miracle happened. Although she was finally able to get pregnant, her mother had a serious condition that caused preterm labor and Siyanna was born at only 25 weeks weighing 1lb. and 14oz. Thanks to the wonderful care she received in the Miracle NICU at The Children’s Hospital at Piedmont Columbus Regional, she was able to go home after 90 days. 

Much to their delightful surprise, they received a second miracle named Tori. She was also born early, at 23 weeks weighing only 1lb. and 3 oz. Tori went through several obstacles like seizures, multiple blood transfusions, and diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. She was a fighter, just like her big sister. After spending 132 days in our Miracle NICU, she was able to go home and finally meet Siyanna.

Both girls are happy and thriving today. Their parents are so grateful for the Miracle NICU at The Children’s Hospital at Piedmont Columbus Regional and being able to stay close to home.

“During #ChildrensHospitalsWeek, shining a light on charitable need of local children’s hospitals,” said Teri Nestel, President and CEO of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. “Funding for pediatric healthcare is a critical need in our communities, and donations of all sizes add up to provide critical funding for pediatric medical equipment, services, research and charitable care. This support helps kids live and keeps communities vibrant.” 

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals treat 62 kids every minute. To make a donation to your local children’s hospital, click here.