As the days passed, hopes faded Kristin had been on ECMO longer than any other patient. But she refused to give up the fight and finally turned the corner. After 10 days on ECMO, she was back on a ventilator, and five days later she was breathing on her own. Today this blue-eyed girl is healthy and happy, flashing her winning smile and stealing the heart of everyone who meets her. Beginning at 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, the local CMN broadcast will air on WCSC-TV 5.
Visitors are welcome.
All funds generated through the local broadcast stay with MUSC Children's Hospital. The Children's Miracle Network is affiliated with 170 children's hospitals throughout North America. During the broadcast, viewers will meet some of MUSC's special champions children who have beat the odds to become winners against illnesses such as cancer, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell, heart and lung diseases, birth defects and severe trauma from accidents. The broadcast will include on-air celebrities Warren Peper and Debi Chard, and the local stories of courageous young patients, their families and the physicians who treat them. Also included will be national segments broadcast live from Walt Disney World and featuring top stars in sports, entertainment and national hosts Steve Young, Robin Roberts, Mary Lou Retton and Dan Patrick.