2023 Cover Child: Ronan
Selected by ​the Holiday Card Project committee as the artist with the most public votes without a local business sponsorship.
Ronan is 12 years old and in the 6th grade. Of course his favorite subject in school is paleontology, as he hopes to be a paleontologist when he grows up. He has mild scoliosis and came to Children’s Hospital Colorado where his diagnosis was confirmed. He is stabile and returns frequently to Children’s  Hospital for updated scans.

​Ronan spends a lot of time building with Legos and creates some very intricate designs. His sports include basketball and soccer. He has a French bulldog named Rex. Ronan is a great cancer-sibling as he has learned to put his needs aside for his sister with cancer and does so beautifully.

Abbie

Abbie is a 12-year-old 7th grader. She enjoys math and science. She has two genetic conditions and sees multiple specialists at Children’s Hospital Colorado for hypertension, seizures, and difficulty in swallowing. Abbie has weekly infusions. She participates in the Special Olympics in swimming (travel is involved), bocce ball, golf, bowling and tennis.

Abbie likes video games, drawing and Legos. She is most passionate about making the world a better place, especially for turtles. She loves turtles and wants to have a career with a turtle rescue after visiting them in Hawaii. Abbie has 6 pets – a turtle named Minnie, Ed the salamander, Garfield the cat, Sunshine the bird, a dog named Minnie, and her sister’s rabbit named Buttons. 

Alice

Alice is a 15-year-old honor student with her favorite subject being her culinary arts class. In her classes she is working towards several certifications including “Serve Safe,” which is a certification every restaurant needs in order to operate. She is very passionate about helping others and, of course, cooking and baking. She aspires to own a bakery when she grows up.

​Alice has been seen in the Gastroenterology Department at Children’s Hospital Colorado, the Neurology Department for migraines and sleep issues, as well as other departments for a cleft palate repair and ADHD. Besides cooking and baking, she loves to draw and play a few video games like Animal Crossing. She has six pets, including a rabbit, salamander, cat, bird, turtle, and a dog. Mom wants people to know that Alice is a really good kid and she would be lost without her.

Angel

Angel is a 17-year-old senior in high school. At the age of 3 1/2, he was diagnosed with Autism. Angel participates in the Special Olympics, track, football, bocce ball, volleyball and basketball. He is thinking of trying corn-hole as his next endeavor!

Angel's favorite subject is Math and he also loves art, drawing, Pixar cars and dogs. Angel is an amazing big brother to his younger siblings.

Arielan

Arielan is a freshman at CU Boulder majoring in computer science. She loves all kinds of crafts, including painting and drawing, as well as listening to music. Arielan was diagnosed with ALL-Acute Lymphocytic LeukemIa when she was 10 years old and bravely fought that for 5 years.

​Arielan likes to tell jokes and has quite a sense of humor. She also enjoys playing video games with her younger brother.

Bella

Bella, age 14, is a freshman in high school whose favorite subjects are science and math. She enjoys her sports, including softball and especially wrestling. Her current career path is attending the US Air Force Academy, becoming a pilot and working for NASA.

Bella has two brothers and a pet dog named Ellie. She is such a kind person who loves people and animals. 

Brielle

Brielle, age 6, recently underwent orthopedic surgery for a bone infection and has now fully recovered. She loves reading, art, riding her bike, gymnastics and swimming. 

Brielle focuses on treating people with kindness, especially at school and with her friends. Math is her favorite school subject. Mom says she has the biggest heart and the brightest smile!

Ivy
(Good Luck Bag artist)

Ivy is a sophomore in high school whose favorite subject is English. She is also active this year on her school’s yearbook committee. She was hospitalized recently and received treatment for Bradycardia and malnourishment. Ivy is presently thinking she would like to pursue a career in the medical field.

Ivy has a passion for strawberry açai refreshers! Her favorite activities are running, baking and shopping. Ivy has two brothers and two pet dogs. Mom and dad say “she’s amazing!”  

Leksy
​​​(Holiday Tin artist)

Leksy is an 8th grader who is interested in both medical research and astronomy. It is no surprise that she enjoys art, astronomy and literature at school. Leksy was a champion for her little sister as she battled cancer at Children’s Hospital Colorado. She stepped into the role of helping her, being her cheerleader and putting things in her own life on hold during their family’s medical journey.

Leksy is also involved with ballet and lyrical dance, as well as being a stable hand at a local stable. Leksy has a 2-year-old pug named Einstein. 

Lexi

Lexi is a senior in high school who has been diagnosed with Rumination Syndrome. Lexi enjoys art and music, but her real passion is helping kids. She intends to study political science and she hopes to one day change laws around divorced parents, domestic abuse, and mental and emotional abuse.

Lexi's favorite classes include art, english and history. She has a 15-year-old cat named Alice and a 6-year-old dog named Billie Jean. She wishes to thank Children’s Hospital Colorado for all the care she has received.

MaKenna

MaKenna is an 8th grade student who loves math and science and aspires to become an engineer when she grows up. She’s been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, dyslexia, migraines, asthma, an immune deficiency and Scoliosis. MaKenna is a very curious, happy-go-lucky girl who keeps a positive attitude during her treatments.

MaKenna has a 5-year-old Australian Labradoodle named Riley. She is also passionate about English horseback riding, plays violin in the orchestra, and enjoys arts and crafts and sewing.

Megan

Megan is 14, in the 9th grade, and passionate about art and journalism. She enjoys her two cats, Momoe and Sage.  

​Although currently undecided which career path she might pursue, Megan's exceptional artistic talents in writing and drawing are sure to be noted.