But five hours after the transplant, Sullivan s new liver appeared to fail, and he was given only 24 to 48 hours to live. By a miracle just five hours later, another liver became available, and, after another 13 hours in the operating room, Sullivan s second liver transplant was a success. Sullivan and the other champion children represent 14 million children of all ages, economic levels and ethnic backgrounds who are treated at CMN-participating hospitals each year. Before traveling to Orlando, the champions visited the White House on June 3 to share the message of the Children s Miracle Network. Beginning at 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, the local broadcast will air on WCSC-TV Channel 5.
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All funds generated through the local broadcast stay with MUSC Children's Hospital. This year's event will emphasize MUSC's special champions the kids 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 sport entertainment and national hosts Marie Osmond, John Schneider and CMN international chairman Drew Bledsoe of the NFL's New England Patriots. The number to call to make a pledge during the broadcast on June 5 and 6 is 792-8000.