Austin spent 39 days in the hospital, including his 16th birthday, enduring a bone marrow transplant. Through it all, Ralph was by his side. Before Austin went home, he painted a special portrait of his best friend. Fittingly, Ralph was next to Austin as he left the hospital last week.

This month, our Child Life program is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Boasting one of the largest child life departments in the country, we value each of our 50+ team members, including the furry ones. Help us thank our staff by commenting some of your favorite moments with our child life specialists! #ChildLifeWeek #ChildLifeMonth

Austin and Ralph

Austin spent 39 days in the hospital, including his 16th birthday, enduring a bone marrow transplant. Through it all, Ralph was by his side. Before Austin went home, he painted a special portrait of his best friend. Fittingly, Ralph was next to Austin as he left the hospital last week. This month, our Child Life program is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Boasting one of the largest child life departments in the country, we value each of our 50+ team members, including the furry ones. Help us thank our staff by commenting some of your favorite moments with our child life specialists! #ChildLifeWeek #ChildLifeMonth

Posted by Cook Children's on Friday, March 16, 2018