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We believe in the pursuit of possible. It is at the center of our mission to improve the lives of children, adolescents and young adults with neurological, rehabilitative or developmental needs. Discover how the patients and families of Kennedy Krieger pursue possible.

Meet Chris

Meet Chris

Teenage football player relearns how to walk

A teenaged girl in a blue and white shirt sits in her wheelchair and high fives her therapist, a woman wearing a purple shirt.

Meet Ellie - A years-long journey to a single step

Ellie has a severe form of Marfan syndrome, a connective tissue disorder. With more than 20 surgeries, Ellie followed with inpatient rehabilitation at Kennedy Krieger Institute, where she increased her strength and determination to live her life to the fullest.

Bens Story

Meet Ben

Two brain surgeries and still going strong

Alexander, a patient at Kennedy Krieger.

Alexander's Pursuit

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month.

Parth, a Project SEARCH intern, sits at his desk for a meeting over Zoom.

Meet Parth

Meet Parth, a 21-year-old Kennedy Krieger student and Project SEARCH intern, who loves to get acquainted with new people.

Taylor holding a large check of $15,000.

Taylor's Advocacy

Imagine losing your father at a young age to an incurable genetic disorder and then finding out you carry the same genetic condition.

Jonathan, a patient, uses a Therastride at the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury.

Jonathan's Story

After receiving therapy at our International Center for Spinal Cord Injury (ICSCI) in East Baltimore and regaining mobility, Jonathan Bresler was determined to give back to the Institute.

Ali, a father, sits on the sofa with his two adult sons.

Meet Ali

Meet Ali, father of five, including 21-year-old Fadel, who has cerebral palsy. Ali, who has been very hands-on with his son’s care, describes himself as “Fadel’s doctor for 21 years.”

Shepard, a toddler, climbs on a toy.

Shepherd's Story

When Shepherd was born with little movement in his arm and shoulder, his parents Brooke and Andrew had never heard of brachial plexus injury.