St. Luke's Children's Miracle Network

St. Luke's Children's Miracle Network honors unforgettable pediatric patients who are cared for at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa. Donations to Children's Miracle Network are used for equipment and services in St. Luke's Pediatrics, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Same Day Surgery, Emergency and Outpatients, The Birth Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Surgery, Health Education, Diabetes Center, Respiratory Care and Pediatric Rehabilitation Services.

Thousands of children have been helped by the generous donations contributed by local Siouxlanders. Each and every child who comes to St. Luke's for healthcare is extraordinary and each one has a story. These are some of the children who have benefited from St. Luke's Children's Miracle Network at our hospital.

Meet Our Miracles

Andres Yescas - 2010 Iowa Ambassador
For Children's Miracle Network's Champions Across America

After soccer practice one day, Andres knew something was wrong with his knee. A trip to the doctor revealed more than a sports injury.  He had osteosarcoma, an aggressive form of bone cancer. For even the strongest of adults, a cancer diagnosis is difficult to accept.  But Andres, then 8, faced it head-on. He went into surgery with a strong will while doctors removed a tumor and replaced his kneecap with a bionicle joint.  ndres underwent chemotherapy and treatment for various infections that could all have endangered his life. It seemed Andres had beaten cancer - until a follow-up scan showed he had relapsed just one year later. 

When many people would become depressed or angry at facing cancer again, Andres pushed forward with the same positivity. Staff at St. Luke's say they marvel at his bubbling personality and have watched Andres share this attitude with others, twisting balloon animals at fundraising events and sharing his story at Radiothon. Now 12, Andres has finished treatment and looks forward to being in remission. But whatever happens, his loved ones know he'll carry on with the same optimism that has won the hearts of so many. 

Make a donation to help brave kids like these. Donate online or call (712) 279-3900 to help a kid now!

Malik Byrd - 2008 Iowa Ambassador
For Children's Miracle Network's Champions Across America
Four year old Malik loves to start his days like a superhero.  For him the very best breakfast is anything eaten while sitting in his Spiderman chair at his Spiderman table with his Spiderman cup, plate and spoon - while wearing, of course, his Spiderman pajamas. 

Learn more about Malik Byrd, son of La'Keshia Rainey  

Kennedi Vondrak
When Kennedi was born in November of 2004 she was more beautiful than what her parents had imagined; she looked just like a little angel.

Learn more about Kennedi Vondrak, daughter of Jesse and Kari

Alex Anderson 
Alex Anderson was brought into this world thirteen weeks early and fighting for her life. Her mom, Jessica, who struggled with Crohn's Disease, never imagined this pregnancy to go any differently than her first, but she and husband Kevin helplessly watched their tiny daughter battle to breathe.

Learn more about Alex Anderson, daughter of Kevin and Jessica


Chloe McClure
Five year old Chloe McClure is like many toddlers her age - she is curious about the world around her and teases her brothers and sister more each day. After several surgeries to repair her heart, as well as regular speech and physical therapy, Chloe, could also be considered somewhat of a miracle.

Learn more about Chloe McClure, daughter of Josh and Meghan

Theresa Kellen
December 29th is a day Michelle will never forget, it was the day she met her daughter, Theresa, for the first time and the day that St. Luke's began their efforts to save both their lives. A miracle for both mother and daughter...

Learn more about Theresa Kellen, daughter of Adam and Michelle

Colton
These four words changed their lives forever. Earlier in the day, Justin & Stacia's three-year old son Colton had been running and jumping around, and in a blink of the eye, they were faced with the unimaginable. Last summer, Colton was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma, a rare cancer that had formed a tumor in the tissues of his eye.
Learn more about Colton, son of Justin and Stacia

Jack
With barely a chance to greet him, he was taken from my arms to undergo open-heart surgery to save his life. Though the surgery was successful, our nightmare had just begun...

Learn more about Jack , son of Rian and Stephanie

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