MHFP TEstimonials
Meet Margaret!
At 18 months, Margaret was diagnosed with a rare condition called craniometaphyseal dysplasia, which causes thickening of the bones in the skull. Despite this, she had an active childhood playing softball, skiing, and swimming. It wasn’t until Margaret entered junior high that she began experiencing severe headaches that led her and her family to seek help. After seeing a neurosurgeon, Margaret was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a central nervous system (CNS) congenital anomaly that occurs when there is too much fluid in the brain’s ventricles, causing excess pressure in the brain.
Despite the challenges she faced, Margaret is grateful. The neurosurgery program at UChicago Medicine is one of the few in the country dedicated to providing comprehensive care for both children and adults with CNS congenital anomalies. After all she’s been through, Margaret wanted to share her knowledge and experiences to help others by creating the Margaret Hackett Family Program!
Meet Mary!
My name is Mary and my son, Emmanuel was diagnosed with Cerelbral Palsy after being born with a grade four brain bleed. This experience has given me such hope. I see how much of a miracle my son is and how all things are possible through Jesus and prayer! Watching him grow and become stronger every day gives me strenth. I love and appreciate him for showing me what never giving up really means!
Meet Anne!
Anne shares her journey and how the Margaret Hackett Family Program has made a positive impact on her and her daughter, Mia’s, life.
Meet Mia!
Summer Party Testimonial!
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