Check out our 2024 child-designed short-sleeve shirt created by Beacon Children's Hospital patient, Yami.
Yami's Story
Yami has been a patient at Beacon Children’s Hospital since 2013 when she was diagnosed with Leukemia. She is currently in remission but has relapsed three times. Yami visits Beacon’s Pediatric Hematology Oncology Clinic once a month to receive an infusion that helps to build her immune system. Yami was just six years old when she first started treatment at Beacon Children’s Hospital.
Over the years, Yami has developed a special closeness to the team that cares for her. Yami describes her nurses as, “kind, nice, and loving.” Both Yami and her mother, Marisela, are extremely thankful for the wonderful care that Yami has received.
Marisela commented on the comforting role that child life specialists have provided in Yami’s care. She expressed gratitude for the time, attention, and love that the child life team has devoted to her daughter. They have helped to calm Yami’s fears, explain medical procedures, and offer support and encouragement. The child life specialists and Yami have done plenty of fun things, too – like playing cards, games, and making crafts together.
Yami shared that her mom, her family, and her faith provide strength and hope during the most difficult times. In her free time, Yami enjoys creating art and making bracelets.
Yami is seventeen with a bright future ahead! She plans to attend college and use her personal experience with Leukemia to become a nurse. Yami would like to work in pediatric hematology oncology so she can give back and care for kids like her.
Yami encourages herself and others by staying positive, “Keep trying, keep going. In the end, it will be worth it.” Her wise words can be applied to countless situations in life – even something like crossing the finish line on race day.
Bella Canvas Shirt Description: Unisex tee is crafted from an exceptionally soft and lightweight, proprietary triblend fabric, offering unparalleled smoothness and comfort.
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