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𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐤𝐲! We're excited to connect with the biomedical research community and share about groundbreaking discoveries from Seattle Children's Research Institute. 🧬 ⬇️ Link in the first comment! ⬇️ #MedSky #MedTwitter
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Hanging out with our friend @prattprattpratt. Thanks for being #StrongAgainstCancer!
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Happy birthday, @dangerusswilson! Our patients hope to make it extra special. We wish you a wonderful day and an even better year ahead. And of course, #GoHawks! 🥳
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Meeting Captain America and Star-Lord is an experience our patients will always remember. #TwitterBowl
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Seattle Children’s will continue to require medical masks in clinical and public areas of the hospital and our clinics. This includes the blue masks we provide at entrances, or KN95 masks that you can purchase. Learn more: seattlechildrens.org/patient…
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Earlier today, @ciara and @DangeRussWilson surprised patients and families at Seattle Children's before Ciara's performance at the Climate Pledge Arena. We are thankful for your continuous support and for making the time to bring joy to their day.
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A superhero size THANK YOU to @prattprattpratt & @ChrisEvans for visiting our patients today! #TwitterBowl
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Earlier this week, @Seahawks quarterback @GenoSmith3 came to spread some new year cheer! Geno delivered signed helmets and shared special moments with our patients and families. We are thankful for the time you spent with us! Go Hawks! 🧡
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Thank you @DangeRussWilson & @Ciara for a surprise, star-studded evening for our patients. Feeling starstruck.
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Look who stopped by! Thanks @macklemore for visiting Daniel, Conner, Janelle & other patients.
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Massy helped @ciara embrace her inner princess during the most magical #MakeoverMonday. #princessparty
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The kids were beyond excited to meet Captain America and Star-Lord. #TwitterBowl
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Thanks to @Disney for all your magic to make this visit possible and for sending Captain America his suit!
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Today, Fiona and other patients were pampered to feel strong and beautiful thanks to @Ciara and her glam squad. bit.ly/2klW2R4
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Imagine seeing a huge sign on a patient’s door with your name and “STOP HERE (please)!” This is what greeted @DangeRussWilson today and stop he did. Inside Jackson was ready sporting his #3 @Seahawks jersey. They celebrated a huge milestone for Jackson - transplant day!
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Congratulations @Seahawks on the big win! We cannot wait for February 1st. #NFCChamps #WeAre12 #GoHawks #Repeat
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Thank you to @Marvel for sending gifts for our patients. They were thrilled to receive them!
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It warmed our hearts to see patients enjoy such a holly jolly, very merry day in the playroom thanks to @Ciara, @kellyrowland and @amazon! Click below to fa la la la-llow along on today’s special surprise. bit.ly/2zgFDaG
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Ross’s expression says it all. On his weekly visit, @DangeRussWilson walked into the room of a student athlete and fellow Seahawk no less. As a defensive lineman for the Gig Harbor Seahawks they talked football—and about how @TomHolland1996 is the best Spider-Man that ever was.
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Thanks to @JeffBezos and @amazon for visiting our patients and raising awareness and advocacy for childhood cancer. #AmazonGoesGold 🎗️ 📱: @JeffBezos
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Cancer survivors conquered the runway w/ @DangeRussWilson at #LulyYang’s show raising $50K for #StrongAgainstCancer: bit.ly/2sq3dQ7
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Frida wasn’t just ecstatic when @DangeRussWilson surprised her with a pink, autographed football – she was over the moon! Forever grateful for the excitement, hope and laughter he brings our patient families with his weekly visits.
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Marriage advice for the newlyweds @DangeRussWilson and @Ciara, from their littlest fans at Seattle Children’s. amp.twimg.com/v/1bdfa9cd-f3f…
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We're so happy that @DangeRussWilson ran into Aiyana, his favorite little #heartwarrior.
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Thank you @Seahawks & @theseagals for helping make the holiday season merry & bright for our patients & families.
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.@DangeRussWilson shares why visiting kids in the hospital is so important to him. bit.ly/1CyzHCx
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Myles Gaskin (@MiamiDolphins and @UW_football alum) selects Seattle Children’s Behavioral Health Crisis Care Clinic for #MyCauseMyCleats. “I want to keep that conversation of mental health going and want kids to know that people are out there for them.” pulse.seattlechildrens.org/n…
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The crowd here at Seattle Children's wants to give a standing ovation to @macklemore for his surprise visit today!
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.@DangeRussWilson and @ciara kept the magical #BlueTuesday tradition alive with Matthew and his mom today.
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Blue Tuesdays are @DangeRussWilson's day. Since 2012, Russell regularly visits with patients at Children's sharing moments of compassion and hope. To celebrate his #WPMOY nomination, our patients share their gratitude. pulse.seattlechildrens.org/f…
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Sometimes you just gotta nap! So glad @DangeRussWilson was here to help Mac catch some 💤 Who says there’s #notimetosleep?
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The joyful sound of caroling could be heard through the hospital halls and Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic thanks to @ciara and her and @DangeRussWilson’s new music artist, @deandre408. They handed out toys and gift cards and delighted families with classic holiday songs.
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Yesterday @Alysha_Clark, @kate_martin22 , @SydJColson and @tiphayes3 of the of the @LVAces visited patients at Seattle Children’s Dialysis Unit and Rehab Unit. They brought their A-game and brought smiles to patients' faces. If you are looking to make a difference, you can help provide welcome backpacks by donating items from the Dialysis Welcome Backpacks Amazon Wish List: amzn.to/3Y1Amjh.
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Congratulations @Seahawks & @DangeRussWilson! From all your fans @ Seattle Children’s #GoHawks bit.ly/1gyJhyQ
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.@M_Hanny17, right fielder for the @Mariners, hit it out of @TMobilePark with his second annual reverse signing event. He had special baseball cards made for Seattle Children’s patients and invited them to the game so his teammates could ask for their autographs. #truetotheblue
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Replying to @ciara
@ciara You had us jumping out of our seats w/ the popcorn & on the edge of our seats during the final round of @NBCGameNight. Thanks again.
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We made this decision in collaboration with many healthcare leaders in the state of Washington and have signed on to a consensus statement with the Northwest Healthcare Response Network. You can read more about our decision here: nwhrn.org/wp-content/uploads…
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Thanks for visiting our patients, @kaseykahne & for supporting @StrongvsCancer! #NASCAR bit.ly/1FyYY2X
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Mason and @DangeRussWilson first met 2 years ago and it was beyond anything we could've imagined: bit.ly/MasonsNewNikes. Today Russell surprised Mason again and as you can see – he was thrilled! As Mason would say, these visits are “kick butt!!!” #GoingHomeToday #GivingTuesday
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Dreams came true for some of our patients when @macklemore stopped by yesterday. It was a great day of visits.
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Who else is excited to join #StrongAgainstCancer Jazzy in cheering on @dangerusswilson and the @seahawks as they face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers?! #GoSeahawks
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Seattle Children’s, patients now have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the hospital through the virtual world of Minecraft. Introducing Seattle Children’s Minecraft Server where patients can play together even if they can’t leave their room. bit.ly/3WvyIny
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Mason's excitement for his @DangeRussWilson signature @Nike shoes was beyond anything we could've imagined. @TheEllenShow meet Mason...
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Cal Raleigh, @logangilbert22 and @MarinerMoose from the @Mariners hit it out of the park when they visited Seattle Children’s patients earlier today. Thank you for making their day a home run and bringing smiles to their faces. ⚾ #SeaUsRise
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Kira was safely awakened during brain surgery so neurosurgeons could map her brain in real time. Watch as Kira sings @Weezer’s "Island in the Sun" during an awake craniotomy. bit.ly/2AVdwi7
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Much like their superhero alter egos @prattprattpratt & @ChrisEvans saved the day. #TwitterBowl nitter.app/cards/9lf6…
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Thank you @RealKingFelix for bringing @Mariners King’s Court fun to our patients and families today!
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Solomon's mom said it best, “May it be a light for his fellow fighters against cancer 💪🏽.” #StrongAgainstCancer
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Way to go, Team Jessica! Thank you @Ciara for donating your $10K @NBCGameNight prize to Seattle Children’s. #HGN
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Our patients were thrilled to welcome @DangeRussWilson back to the hospital today.
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Today, Seattle Children’s Fellow, Dr. Courtney Gilliam, was the first workforce member to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
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A heartfelt touchdown of thanks to @GenoSmith3 for bringing so much joy to patients and families at Seattle Children's. Your generosity scored big, creating countless smiles and unforgettable moments. We wish you all the best in your next chapter.
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We are monitoring our mask supply carefully and, thanks to recent donations of over 17,000 and our conservation efforts, our supply is holding steady. Thank you to everyone who helped secure donations! If we have more masks than we need, we will share them with area hospitals.
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Thank you for your inspiring words and generously spending this wonderful time with Isaac, Isabelle and their families! 🧡 @DangeRussWilson @ciara
Today was an emotional day. 10 years of going to @SeattleChildren and seeing miracles every week. Today was nothing short of another miracle. Two amazing Heroes. Issac & Isabelle. Remember… just continue to touch the “next mailbox” Forever Grateful. @Ciara @WhyNotYouFdn
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From FaceTime with family far away to extended hugs of support, @ciara and @DangeRussWilson's visits mean so much more than pictures can capture. They’re gifts of hope and encouragement for families who need it most. They visited Audrey and it was unforgettable.
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As Keldan heals and Melanie continues cancer treatment, they got the sweetest surprise, a visit from @m_hanny17 of the @Mariners and his wife Amanda. Thank you for showing up on and off the field. The @MLB season can’t get here soon enough! #TrueToTheBlue ⚾ ❤
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We’re still dreaming of the holiday magic with @GenoSmith3. Thank you for visiting Seattle Children's and spreading some holiday cheer. You made everyone's day a touchdown! 🏈
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Skyler got a double dose of @Seahawks surprise when @dangerusswilson and his friend and teammate, @RobertJTurbin, stopped by to lift his spirits. “So humbling to see how strong these kids are,” Turbin shared. Thanks for helping our patients' spirits soar like seawhawks! #GoHawks
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We love our @Seahawks. #12s stand proud at Seattle Children's. #GoHawks #SCH12s #WeAre12
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Heart warrior Luke and our entire team of Seattle Children’s @12s are cheering for a @Seahawks victory today in Green Bay. Let’s #GoHawks! #SEAvsGB 💚🏈💙
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On Friday, March 8, our friends at @UW_Football visited patients at Seattle Children’s. They brought cleats for patients to decorate and keep. Thank you for making their day a touchdown! 🏈
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Congratulations, @DangeRussWilson! 💙💚💙
.@DangeRussWilson has impacted us all. 🌟 Seattle celebrities, community leaders, and others personally impacted by Russell's efforts congratulate him on the 2020 #WPMOY Award.
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When Masami woke up this morning she was focused on one thing - @DangeRussWilson’s tradition of Tuesday visits to Seattle Children’s. Her sign was hung in hopes that he and @ciara would see it, and sure enough they did. #gratitude #gohawks 📸: @West2EastEmpire
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Makenna raises $25,000 to provide safer X-rays to kids who are like her: bit.ly/2nZiA03 #raredisease #kidshelpingkids
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Thanks to @prattprattpratt and @ChrisEvans for inspiring football fans to donate nearly $27K to Seattle Children’s and @chris_haven!
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Thank you @Safeway @Albertsons customers, @DangeRussWilson, @Ciara and @WhyNotYouFdn for generously supporting #StrongAgainstCancer to help us develop and deploy revolutionary immunotherapy cures for childhood cancers, saving young lives and creating countless hopeful futures.
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As Lizeth awaits a new ❤️, she got the sweetest surprise, a visit from Kyle Seager. Their smiles say it all - they had a ball. Go @Mariners!
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Today's @DangeRussWilson visit was all about kids ✌️+❤️+🏈. Thank you @TDLockett12 @devontafreeman& @Mo_12_Sanu for joining to #PassThePeace.
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.@Seahawks we love him! Thank you @DangeRussWilson for all your support. You inspire our patients & bring so much joy to our hospital.
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Thank you @DangeRussWilson for being our @StrongvsCancer team captain: bit.ly/1UNgOsN #strongagainstcancer #SEAvsSTL
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Isaac and Isabelle showed off their football skills during a special visit from @DangeRussWilson & @ciara at Seattle Children’s this week. We are forever grateful to Russell and Ciara for sharing these moments of compassion, hope and resilience with our patients and families! 🧡
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Thank you @SoundersFC @JmoSmooth13 for sharing your story. “I’ve learned to never be ashamed of having diabetes.” bit.ly/2yHXCEw
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“Do you remember where you were on Sept. 24, 2012?” Hannah’s mom asked @DangeRussWilson at his Tuesday visit. He responded, “Hail Mary,” referencing a pass he threw to beat the Packers. “My daughter’s donor heart beat in her chest for the first time during that game,” she shared.
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We’ve never seen a patient as pumped to see @DangeRussWilson as Pranav. From touchdown dances to football stats with his favorite Seahawk, today was a very good day. #StrongAgainstCancer
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“Harmony... 12 days old and a fighter,” @DangeRussWilson said after meeting the tiny #twelfie on his Tuesday visit to Seattle Children’s. Her dad is a huge @Seahawks fan and looks forward to teaching her how to be the best 12 ever. In honor of Harmony, #GoHawks!
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“You know what day it is... loved spending time with Brandon and his family!” – @DangeRussWilson His Tuesday gifts of joy to patient families at Seattle Children’s Hospital continue and we are ever so grateful.
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Happy Thanksgiving! All of us at Seattle Children’s are grateful for your compassion and support.
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“Your visit gave me the boost I needed to fight even harder to get home. Thank you so much Russ!! It was an honor to meet you.” – Ashtyn As we root for the @Seahawks, we do so with gratitude for @DangeRussWilson’s weekly visits inspiring kids. #SEAvsDET #CrucialCatch
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.@Ciara is here with @PrestonPohl helping patients have a holly jolly, very merry day thanks to @amazon and @WhyNotYouFDN. We’ll share more of today’s special surprise later this week.
#SilentNight with my friend @PrestonPohl. Preparing for the Carols with the kids at @SeattleChildrens. @WhyNotYouFDN #HappyHolidays
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Seattle Children's Research Institute celebrates #BlueFriday. #GoHawks #TGIBF
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Thanks to @LifeOfDesiigner for a wonderful day with our patients and @LoveYourMelon for the awesome swag. bit.ly/2o4HQk5
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#TBT to Ken Griffey Jr. supporting our patients on and off the field. Congrats on joining the @BaseballHall. #JrHOF
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Birthday wishes came true for @Seahawks fan, Peter, when @DangeRussWilson and @ciara surprised him at Seattle Children's Hospital yesterday. 📷:@West2EastEmpire
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🏈 Who needs reindeer when you have @genosmith3 bringing a sleigh full of gifts for kids? 🎁 Tuesday, Geno helped Santa make the day merry for @SeattleChildren’s patients and families. Thanks @7sundayheroes, @BlitzTheSeahawk, and @Seahawks for a perfect spiral of holiday cheer!
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Micro preemies Amelia and Calvin have been rooting for the @seahawks this season from our NICU. Their family got a very special surprise. "Exciting day in the NICU! Thank you @DangeRussWilson and @ciara for coming by to see the twins today! Go Hawks!" –Amanda 💚💙
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“I cannot begin to explain to you all how happy this video makes me. Never ever in Lucas’s life has he had the energy to be a “normal” boy, and now I can’t get him to stop playing and dancing!!!” – Lucas’s mom, Julia ❤️ #tinydancer #donatelife #livertransplant
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Our patients & families are thrilled to see @DangeRussWilson for years to come. Long live #BlueTuesday! #GoHawks
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We’re honored and deeply grateful to receive the 2nd largest gift in @seattlechildren’s history: $60+ million from Bruce Leven’s estate to fund uncompensated care for #cancerimmunotherapy research, cancer care and Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic. bit.ly/2EFHJo8
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We’re thankful for the joy Isaac’s family felt when his “Happy Transplant Day” song came with surprise guests @Ciara and @DangeRussWilson. Fight on little one! #StrongAgainstCancer
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It’s World Diabetes Day. @SoundersFC star @JmoSmooth13, who has type 1 diabetes, sat down with a roomful of patients for an empowering visit about living and playing with the disease. “Diabetes won’t hold you back. Whatever it is, your dreams are within reach.” –Jordan #WWD2018
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Seattle Children’s received its first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine today. “This is an exciting time but it’s essential we continue social distancing and wearing masks to protect patients and the community," - Dr. Zerr, Div. Chief of Pediatric Infectious Disease.
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Solomon finished cancer treatment! To celebrate, he rang in the new year in the perfect way – with his favorite Michael Jackson dance moves. #StrongAgainstCancer
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We need your help. King County hospitals are in the worst situation yet in the pandemic. COVID-19 hospitalizations increased 700% in the last month. You can make a difference. We can’t get through this without you.
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WNBA athlete @alysha_clark inspired fans to donate to Seattle Children's Dialysis Clinic. Funds raised provided Welcome Backpacks to Dialysis patients which will help families manage the rigorous lifestyle requirements that come with treatments.
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Thank you to the @Seahawks and @TheSeaGals for visiting with our patients and their families today.
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We're sending over a million thank yous to everyone supporting @strongvscancer. You're driving tomorrow's cures.
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Today, the @Seahawks spread cheer to patients at Seattle Children’s and made the holidays a little brighter. #GoHawks
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From making fairy lanterns with Wonder Woman Lucy to laughing so hard with families that they doubled over, today was a great visit. Thank you @Alysha_Clark and @jewellloyd for storming in with the fun. #strongagainstcancer
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