Each year, Children’s Miracle Network and Tucson Medical Center work together to identify a “champion” in our local community to serve as the face for children treated at TMC for Children. This ambassador spends their year advocating for charitable needs of children’s hospitals across the U.S. This year, the Tucson Medical Center is honored to introduce Jayden.

Jayden was born six weeks early and diagnosed with Caudal Regression Syndrome. Due to this condition, he is missing seven vertebrae, a very rare condition that has brought many medical challenges.

Jayden has undergone multiple surgeries at TMC for Children, including procedures to support his mobility and correct club feet. Throughout these procedures, his family, including his younger brother, remained by his side.

For Jayden and his family, TMC for Children has been more than a hospital—it’s been a place of healing, hope, and heart. Today, Jayden is thriving! He loves music, making people laugh, and being an awesome big brother. He even plays the trumpet in a mariachi band, bringing joy to others with every note.

We’re proud to honor Jayden as our 2026 Champion Child—a true symbol of courage, joy, and the incredible care provided at TMC for Children.

Be sure to follow along with Jayden and his adventures this year on our Facebook @TMCFoundation and Instagram @tmchealthfoundation.

Children’s Miracle Network® raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to kids across the U.S. and Canada. Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment and charitable care. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $8.5 billion, most of it $1 at a time through the charity’s Miracle Balloon icon. Its various fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit’s mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as

possible. Find out why TMC for Children needs community support and learn how you can Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are, at CMNHospitals.org and facebook.com/CMNHospitals.