Patient Stories

Since February 2018, Yellow Door has provided temporary lodging for families of the most medically complex pediatric patients being treated at UVA Children's hospital.

Each family brings a unique story with them when they walk through our doors.

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[Photo of Maggie & Brooke]

Meet Maggie

Just newly born, Maggie strongly influenced JoAnne McTague creating the Yellow Door Foundation.

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Meet Malakai

Following a heart transplant at just 4 months old, he and his mom lived full time at our Dreamer apartment.

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Meet Gracie

Four-year-old Gracie was diagnosed with liver cancer but didn't let that stop her optimism.

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Meet Josh

Due to a rare heart defect, Josh underwent three major surgeries before he turned three years old.

[Photo of Thomas]

Meet Thomas

Eleven-year-old bone cancer patient, Thomas and his grandparents stayed with us at the Kappa apartment while Thomas underwent 2 long rounds of chemo and surgery to remove 3 ribs!

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Meet Nathan

On Thanksgiving day, cancer survivor Nathan underwent a heart transplant!

[Photo of Jude]

Meet Jude

One-month-old Jude is our youngest patient to date.

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Meet Priscilla

A rare genetic disorder prompted a liver transplant for two year old Priscilla.

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If these walls could talk

Rosie's Place

Rosie's has seen her fair share of families come through the door. Just like our patients, each home has a story to tell.

[Photo of Eliza]

Meet Eliza

Two year old Eliza was diagnosed with kidney cancer shortly after her parents learned they were having a third child.

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