Lili Whitaker, Ferndale, MI

Lili was diagnosed with Potter’s syndrome before she was born and with end-stage renal disease at just 5-days-old. She’s now a gregarious 5-year-old thanks to the staff at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and her mother’s kidney. Lily says she and her kidney have been “best friends” since she had the transplant.

When she isn’t visiting the C.S. Mott staff, which she calls her “second family,” Lily is doing what every preschooler should—reading, playing and singing silly songs.

Leave a comment to cheer on Lili as she travels to Washington, DC to champion children's health issues.

Comments

[Kelly Tressler]

Hi Lili,
You are a champion! Hope you and mom have fun in DC! Safe travel and much love.

[Shequelia]

Hello Lily,

I think that it is so awesome that you are going to represent Mott Hospital in D.C. I am even more glad that GOD has blessed you and stregthened you to touch the lives of all of the people that you have met and will meet. You have a wonderful mom and you are the bravest Champion of the Week. Take care of yourself and thank you for the opportunity to support you.

[Tammy]

Lili,
You've been my inspiraton!! You've gotton so big since the last time that I saw you. I miss you and your mom. Have a wonderful time in Washington. You deserve the best of everything.

[Katrina Dawson]

Good luck and have fun Miss Lili, I will never forget the first time I met you and your family on 6mott. You are amazing, definitely heaven sent. Lot of Love for you and mom.

[Julia]

Wow, what an opportunity! Have a spectacular time. We'll be thinking of you as you travel. You have quite the story. You are such a blessing! Sending love from Grand Rapids.

[sunshine]

wow, what a great opportunity for lily! champion of the week? lily is more like champion of the decade! good luck in D.C., i know lily will wow them the way she's wowed everyone else in her wake.

[christine tanner]

Hey Lily,

Nathan and I wish you well on your crusade to D.C.

We love you and your Mom!