Franchesca is a mature, friendly 14-year-old who stands out with her warm, sweet smile, beautiful long hair and fashionable, trendy outfits. She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her mom, and in close proximity to many aunts, uncles and cousins. When she was 2 years old, doctors at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York-Presbyterian diagnosed Franchesca with Niemann- Pick disease type B, a progressive disease that impacts her liver, spleen and lungs. At this time there is no known treatment or cure. Franchesca enjoys school, reading mysteries, listening to music and playing on her computer. She is an eighth grader and her favorite subject is social studies, with a focus on history and culture. Franchesca is fluent in Spanish and English, and often helps translate for her mom, who speaks primarily Spanish.
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06/24/2011
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Cheer on the All-stars
Children's hospital patients and their families are traveling from across the U.S. for the N.A.C.H. Family Advocacy Day, July 25-26, 2011. They will tell Congress about the importance of children's health care coverage and health issues. This site will feature a different participating child each week until the event. Leave a comment and cheer on our All-stars for children's health!
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So proud of you Franchesca!
Posted by: Ruth Exley | 06/24/2011 at 05:01 PM
Have a great trip! I'm so happy for you.
Posted by: Pat Hametz | 06/25/2011 at 01:52 PM
Im proud of you franchy, enjoy your trip =) Love you Joselyn (Cousin)
Posted by: Joselyn | 06/28/2011 at 10:56 PM
Excited to meet you and your mom, Franchesca! I've heard all about you! -Maria Halverson, N.A.C.H.
Posted by: Maria H. | 06/29/2011 at 12:02 PM
Hi Franchesca,
We're looking forward to meeting you here in Washington! You're going to have a lot of fun here.
Justin, National Association of Children's Hospitals
Posted by: Justin Beland | 07/12/2011 at 10:20 PM