Franciscan Children's

After nearly two years in hospitals, Jeet is finally home! Jeet suffered a stroke that caused brain damage, and while his journey continues, he has made incredible progress at Franciscan Children’s. With the support of our dedicated team, he received intensive rehabilitation, including respiratory, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, as well as medication weaning and medical stabilization. Earlier this week, Jeet went home to be reunited with his family, ready for his next chapter. #SoEveryKidCan #GoingHome

Our Boston Marathon team member Marie Murray wants to be a pediatric neurologist. Two years ago, she started volunteering with our Adaptive Sports program to learn about helping children with disabilities – and she never left! Listen as Marie shares why Franciscan and Adaptive Sports mean so much to her, the special connections she’s built with our kids, and what’s motivating her to take on 26.2 miles for our mission. To support Marie’s run, you can donate here: https://ow.ly/NITq50VcFqR #SoEveryKidCan #RunBAA #TeamBAA #Boston129 Boston Athletic Association

Meet Xian He, one of our incredible runners taking on the 2025 Boston Marathon for Franciscan Children’s! As you can see in the video, Xian recently visited our medical units with his son Lucas. He was so moved by the strength of the kids in our care and knew he wanted to make a difference. Training hard with 50 miles a week, Xian carries our kids in his heart with every step. Want to support Xian’s run on behalf of our kids and families? Make a donation at https://ow.ly/2R1O50V6v2K. #SoEveryKidCan #RunBAA #TeamBAA #Boston129 Boston Athletic Association

We are beyond grateful for Loomis, Sayles & Company's incredible support of the Children’s Wellness Initiative (CWI) at Franciscan Children’s! Thanks to their generosity, more students in Boston Public Schools are receiving the mental health support they need through school-based counseling, outreach, and education. Loomis’ commitment to empowering children is truly making a difference! We also want to give a special shoutout to Loomis for their hands-on volunteer efforts last week at the Hernandez School! Their team transformed this space into a more usable and welcoming environment for students and teachers. Thank you for your dedication to our community! #SoEveryKidCan

Roses are red, violets are blue…there’s nothing sweeter than smiles from our crew! ?? Our kids on the medical units are feeling all the love this Valentine’s Day, and we hope you are too! Wishing you a day filled with joy, kindness, and all the heartwarming moments you deserve. #HappyValentinesDay #LittleLoveBugs #SoEveryKidCan

We're 30% of the way to our fundraising goal! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has supported our inaugural Boston Marathon Team so far. Your generosity is fueling our runners as they train for this incredible journey! But we’re not at the finish line yet—we need your help! Visit https://ow.ly/vGoR50UY5LS to make a donation and learn more about our five inspiring team members and why they’re running for Franciscan Children’s. Every step they take is for the kids we serve. #SoEveryKidCan #BostonMarathon #RunBAA #TeamBAA #Boston129

A big thank you to the Boston Bruins and the Bruins Foundation for their thoughtful donation of Bruins-themed johnnies for our patients! ???? Our young fans are loving their new gear, and we’re so grateful for this generous gift. Your kindness brings smiles and comfort to our kiddos - thank you for being part of our team! #SoEveryKidCan

Meet Mary Grace Babbo, the final member of our incredible Boston Marathon team! Mary Grace is a passionate runner and devoted volunteer with firsthand experience supporting children facing complex mental health challenges. “I am honored to run the Boston Marathon for Franciscan Children’s. Supporting Franciscan Children’s allows me to combine two of my greatest passions—running and giving back to the community—to help ensure children and families receive the support they need to thrive.” We’re grateful to have Mary Grace on our team, and we can’t wait to cheer her on this April! #SoEveryKidCan #RunBAA #TeamBAA #Boston129

"One step at a time." This week, our President, Joe Mitchell, achieved an extraordinary milestone, reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro! In Joe's words: "As I approached the summit and crested the ridge, I was overcome by gratitude and emotion. Kilimanjaro is a slow, 'one step at a time' marathon that tests your mental and physical stamina. It reminded me of our steady and continuous efforts to grow and improve Franciscan Children's. I was proud to represent our amazing team, families, and kids." This incredible journey is a testament to the resilience, determination and heart that drive our mission every day. Thank you, Joe, for taking Franciscan Children's to new heights - literally and figuratively! #SoEveryKidCan

After spending his whole life in hospitals, little Leon is finally home - just in time to celebrate his dad’s birthday! Leon was born premature and needed to be put on a ventilator. He came to Franciscan Children’s 9 months ago, where our care teams worked diligently to get him stronger and teach his parents to care for him. On Wednesday, he left the hospital for the very first time. Our staff gave him the traditional Franciscan Children’s Bubble Parade sendoff. We’re so excited that Leon is finally home with his parents and can’t wait to see what he achieves next! #SoEveryKidCan #GoingHome