“I advocate for the kids who don't have a straight answer,” Mina says. Shannon doesn't know what the future holds, but the family aims to make each moment count. “If only the world could learn strength, patience and love from her and kids like her,” says Shannon. “The hope is that endless possibilities are her future, but the reality is that so much is unknown. It’s a daily reminder that this is the best for now, and that's good enough for me.” Dr. Brigger agrees that Mina is very special and that her energy inspires his team. “Mina’s complexity is overshadowed by her amazing spirit,” he says. “For a child with such a complex health history, you would never know it by her amazing outlook on life. Her passion and zest for life, along with other incredible patients like her, is what drives us to continually build the program and make it better.” To learn more about the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and raise money for kids like Mina, visit rchsd.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org.
"So far, Mina has raised thousands of dollars to help other kids like her. “I advocate for the kids who don't have a straight answer,” Mina says."
SUMMER 2023 HEALTHY KIDS MAGAZINE 23
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