Miracle Kid: Zoie

• 18 years old

• 2013 Children’s Miracle Network Champion

• Wilm's Tumor Cancer Survivor

Just three days before Zoie’s third birthday, she fell on the playground on a family trip to the park. After brushing herself off, she got right back up and continued playing. Later in the evening, her mother noticed her left side was severely swollen and decided to bring her to the doctor to get it checked out. After extensive testing by the doctors at Children’s National Medical Center, the swelling on Zoie’s side turned out to be more than just a bruise from her fall but rather a Stage 4 Wilm’s Tumor. The cancer was initially in her left kidney but had spread to her lungs and encircled itself around a major vein (inferior vena cava). After enduring six months of chemotherapy, complete removal of her left kidney, and radiation, Zoie is now 18 years old, loves dancing, the color purple, and watching The Vampire Diaries!