Hospital Staff Recreate Prom for Teen Battling Leukemia

A Special Prom at University Medical Center

• 💖 A 16-year-old named Jasmine, undergoing leukemia treatment, was surprised when hospital staff recreated her prom.
• 🎯 Jasmine had been missing her older brother's senior year and prom due to her diagnosis in early August.
• 🤝 Her brother, Roman, worked with the hospital to ensure her friends from Craves High School could attend.

The Prom Experience

• 👗 Jasmine chose a flowy pink dress, prioritizing comfort and her favorite color for the hospital prom.
• 🎶 The event allowed Jasmine to laugh and spend time with friends, feeling like a typical teenager.
• 🌟 Her childhood crush, who she admired like Justin Bieber, served as her date for the special occasion.

Strength for Recovery

• 💬 Jasmine expressed gratitude for the event, stating it gave her the strength to keep fighting.
• 🎗️ While she has a long road to recovery, she hopes to attend her senior prom or have another celebration.
• ✅ Hospital staff, including childlife specialist Kathleen Igo, worked diligently to make the prom possible in under 72 hours.