A DESTINATION FOR HEALTH
FACING ADVERSITY , SHE BECAME THE FACE OF DETERMINATION AND HOPE
MEET EMMALEE SUTTON
A fighter from a very young age , 14-year-old Emmalee is a source of hope and inspiration to everyone she meets , never letting her medical challenges keep her from experiencing life .
Emmalee was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis , a rare genetic disorder , when she was 2 years old . Since then , she has faced many illnesses and hospitalizations . Despite these medical challenges , Emmalee ’ s sheer joy and spark for life are contagious to everyone she comes in contact with .
“ We can all learn from Emmalee ’ s enthusiasm , determination and positive outlook ,” said Kristina Deeter , MD , Physician-in-Chief at Renown Children ’ s Hospital . “ She has never met an obstacle too great or faced a challenge too difficult , and she effortlessly inspires others to view life through that same lens . Emmalee has already touched so many hearts here at Renown .”
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