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Child Life team

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‘My accident actually brought me to a better place’

Partially paralyzed ArtPrize artist visits children's hospital with his sister to play music, talk about art and have a little fun.

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The harmony of Baby Levi’s heart

Even though a heart may beat only briefly, it's a sound that echoes into eternity for those it touched.

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A bunny and a chinchilla try to charm kids with their soft fur …

... and it worked.

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Na na na na na … Batman!

The Dark Knight of MI roared up in his Batmobile, delighting kids in the hospital.

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Clowning around at the children’s hospital

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performers entertain our littlest patients with banter and tricks.

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Christmas arrives early for children in the hospital

'Seeing their faces is what this is all about.'

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Dogs and ice cream? Yes, please

Four-legged volunteers coax smiles, and a chill treat, at the children's hospital.

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A ‘stinky’ ferret, an owl, and a tarantula roll into a hospital …

... and thrill children and their parents alike.

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Whitecaps players win with kids

Athletes might not win at board games, but they sure did win at coaxing smiles and giggles from kids in the hospital.

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‘Phantom’ cast prompts smiles with favorite Disney songs

Broadway actors and actresses open up a "Whole New World" for kids at children's hospital.

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Little St. Nicholas gives gifts of the heart

The family of Nicholas Viner—a 3-month-old born with heart defects—delivers gifts for patients spending Christmas in Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.