Each month, CDTC staff nominate one of our children as our Hero of the Month. Each of these special boys and girls are heroes in our eyes. They show strength, perseverance, determination and a positive outlook while facing great challenges.
Their stories are powerful and heartwarming and reflect the impact CDTC and you, our community, has on their daily lives.
Our Heroes
Emily
Despite lifelong medical challenges, Emily’s strength and unbreakable spirit have shaped a story filled with love, resilience, and hope.
Ivory
Ivory, born with Erb’s Palsy, has gained strength through therapy at CDTC. Her courage and joy make her our Hero of the Month.
Isabella
Born prematurely with renal failure, Isabella thrives today with her family’s love, a kidney transplant from her mom, and care from CDTC.
James
James has grown from struggling with Apraxia to speaking, walking, and thriving thanks to Early Steps therapies and a supportive care team.
Erik
Erik Nominated by Carlos Camacho, TAFT Erik is a 20-year-old young man who has received medical services with Dr. LaFrance since the age of 10 when diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. Erik has a passion for art and is very close with his family and beloved pitbull....
Christopher
Christopher Nominated by Dr. Oliveira, CDTC Dentist Christopher’s journey at CDTC began when he was just over 1 year old and is marked by his sweet personality and infectious smile that leaves a lasting impact on those around him. Despite facing the challenges...
Mason
Mason Nominated by Angela Z., Early Steps Mason entered our program in December 2022, at 9 months old, with a diagnosis of low muscle tone, seizures, and hemiplegia. Mom was concerned he was not meeting developmental milestones. Mom wanted Mason to sit, crawl, and...
Samantha
Samantha Nominated by Carlos Camacho, LCH Program In the world of healthcare, heroes can be found not only among the dedicated professionals but also among the patients who inspire us with their courage and resilience. We are proud to honor and celebrate Samantha as...
Taiylor
Nominated by Dr. Paulo Oliveira, CDTC Dentist Taiylor was nominated by her dentist at CDTC, Dr. Oliveira. She has a warm and gentle spirit about her, has a positive attitude, and is the perfect patient to represent National Oral Health Month!! Maintaining good oral...
Sophia
Sophia Sophia started her journey with CDTC in our Early Steps program just before turning 3years old. During this time, she also began coming to our Primary Care clinic where she sees her pediatrician, Dr Robinson. Sophia has Turner’s syndrome which is a...
Yajaira
Yajaira Considering all the hardships and challenges they have faced throughout the years, Yajaira deserves to be recognized as CDTC Hero of the Month. Thanks to her care team at CDTC, Yajaira and her family have been able to thrive and overcome so much. She came...
Damarion
For Damarion, Spina Bifida Became a Manageable Condition Thanks to CDTC Intervention As she prepared to give birth to her son, Damarion, nearly 15 years ago, Keisha Jackson was scared. Her doctors had warned her of the possibility he could be born with spina bifida, a...