The Courage Award

Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation recognizes children with chronic illness or disability who have demonstrated great character in overcoming an obstacle in life through the Courage Award. We are honored to work every day with children who are challenged by medical problems. These children deserve to be recognized and applauded by the community. Please read about our 2008 Award Recipients below.

If you know any child who is facing extreme health challenges, you may nominate your young hero for a Courage Award by calling Heather Huston Barkley at 216.445.1038 or Nominate a Courageous Kid Online .

Austin Tome is our hero.

Austin was diagnosed with a malignant, soft tissue tumor that started in his abdomen and liver in 2007. That year he underwent chemotherapy and received a liver transplant. Throughout his on and off treatment in the past two years, Austin’s caring spirit has not wavered. Austin is known among hospital staff for presenting his transplant surgeon with a locket that says, “my hero,” and he is often seen caring for his baby brother who was born during this period.

Remington Feller is our hero.

Remington was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in 2005, a genetic disease that causes muscle deterioration and inevitable loss of mobility with time. Faced with a treatment plan that was only expected to postpone the need of a wheelchair for 18 months, Remington has defined perseverance as he continues to swim and play baseball today, more than four years later.

Logan Huba is our hero.

Logan woke up one morning in 2007 and he was unable to walk. He was diagnosed with Fibrocartilaginous Embolism, a rare condition that caused scar tissue in his spinal cord, and required a wheelchair. Since then, Logan has tirelessly worked to regain mobility and today he walks with only one leg brace. During his rehabilitation, he was named an Eagle Scout and he now attends the University of Akron, where he is studying biomedical engineering.

If someone you care about is currently in treatment click the link below to create or visit our CarePages. CarePages are free, private, personalized Web pages available to patients and families at Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital that help you stay in touch before, during and after a hospital stay, or any time care giving is needed. The service allows you control over communication and provides an easy way for friends and loved ones to respond with messages of support.