lOGAN'S JOURNEY

Logan  was diagnosed with nephronophthisis in August 2011, a few months after  his 8th birthday, to the shock of his parents and family doctor.  To  those who know Logan, one never knew that he was as sick as he was.  In  fact, since his diagnosis, Logan started 2nd grade, plays baseball,  basketball and soccer and spent lots of time with friends!  The amazing  team at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and The Hospital of the  University of Pennsylvania gave Logan a new kidney (from his mom) on  November 15th, 2011.  Since the transplant, Logan has grown, become  stronger and feels better than he ever remembers!  Logan  is probably the strongest person I have ever met.  In fact, one of  Logan's supporters nicknamed him Logan the Lionheart when Logan was  faced with a set back one month post transplant. 

Logan  is a typical kid in every other way - he has a twin brother, Drew, and  little sister, Kylie, along with many friends, plays sports - loves  soccer, baseball, kickball, and basketball, loves to read - especially  all the Diary of a Wimpy Kid novels and enjoys math and science.   Logan loves the beach, anything Disney and the Phillies - he is always  #8 - for his favorite player - Shane Victorino!  Logan has a great sense  of humor and is a techy kid who loves his Ipod Touch, the computer and  playing the Wii.  He loves his dog, Rodeo.  Logan likes to relax by  watching TV - usually Nick Jr and Disney Channel shows, though he  usually starts his day during baseball season watching ESPN or MLB  network - or movies - all Sandlot is a favorite.  He likes listening to  his music - Big Time Rush and LMFAO are favorites.  Logan loves seeing  plays and shows - he is a Disney on Ice, Circus, any Live show fanatic.   He loves going to zoos, aquariums, and museums.  He is a HUGE collector  of baseball cards and he loves to play Uno, Guess Who and really any  other board game.  My admiration of Logan is endless and my belief is  that since transplanted the world is at Logan's feet!