Ellie, 15, 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. Since then, she’s had two more stays at Kennedy Krieger’s inpatient rehabilitation hospital, each time increasing her strength and determination to live her life to the fullest. Listen to Ellie's Story of willpower and strength.