Kids Coach - Remington Hudson - Mississippi State

Kid Coach is a partnership between Children's of Mississippi and the Mississippi State Bulldogs to salute pediatric patients. Their inspirational stories remind us just how truly courageous these young people are.

This week's Children's of Mississippi Kid Coach is Remington Hudson of Florence.

Remington was born at just 25 weeks when her mom developed a dangerous complication that threatened both of their lives. Remington then spent 5 months in the NICU for pediatric critical care that included help from pediatric cardiologists, urologists and neurologists. Remington stayed on life support for 10 weeks and required surgery to close a hole in her heart. She also developed periventricular leukomalacia (PVL), a common brain injury for premature infants.

With that challenging start, Remington's mom says the nurses and doctors at Children's became like family to them, and they still are. Since Remington has been diagnosed with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, she sees her care team at Children's regularly. Pediatric specialists in cardiology, complex care, pulmonology and orthopedics all work together to give her the coordinated help she needs to thrive. She receives Botox every 3 months and has physical therapy to help with movement and overall development.

Now 2 years old, Remington's differences do not hold her back. Her mom says she is the sassiest child! She enjoys playing with Little People® toys, and watching "Bluey" and "Spider-Man."

Have fun at Saturday's game, Remington. Your friends at Children's of Mississippi are cheering for you!

Children's of Mississippi. Forever and Ever for Kids.

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Kids Coach - Remington Hudson

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