Her lucky charm: Nine-year-old patient forms special bond with child life specialist

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05/03/2024

Patient Harlie and her child life specialist Maddie

Her lucky charm: Nine-year-old Harlie Davidson calls her Riley child life specialist, Maddie, her lucky charm.

The two formed a special friendship during Harlie’s multiple hospitalizations due to a brain tumor.

Maddie used special interventions like creating a brain out of Play-Doh to help Harlie understand what her brain surgery would entail.

Harlie has now recovered from her brain surgeries and is back at home. But, Maddie still holds a special place in her heart.

When Harlie’s teacher asked her to create a project about her lucky charms, Harlie included Maddie on her list.

“She definitely had a big impact on my life,” Harlie said.