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About the "Poster Child"
About the "Poster Child"
Over the last 98 years of Tag Days, a tradition was established in which a child at Mott Children's Hospital was nominated to be the Poster Child for Tag Days each year. In addition to sharing their photo and story on our posters and website, this child and their family became a huge part of our event, joining medical students and faculty in the streets of Ann Arbor, and rallying the community to raise money to benefit ALL children in Washtenaw County. Though the money raised during Tag Days does not directly fund the Poster Child, we feel that engagement with our Mott families is a cherished part of the Tag Days tradition that we look forward to every year. Tag Days would not be possible without involvement from the entire University of Michigan and Ann Arbor community and we are so grateful for everyone's continued support!
Meet William, Age 9
Meet William, Age 9
William was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia at 6 months old. He and his family lived at Mott for 5 months as he received intensive chemotherapy. While there, he would fly around the halls in his walker wearing a bowtie and smiling. However, the chemo damaged his heart tissue and at 7 years old his heart showed signs of failing. His family was told that he needed a heart transplant. During the month at the hospital for his transplant, he showed incredible inner strength and perseverance as he recovered.
William loves going to Transplant Camp, and he loves staying active with basketball, golf, and baseball - he’s a huge Tigers fan! At school he’s taken on leadership roles by being part of student counsel, and he’s also involved in community theater. He’s even known for scaring people, including one of the ECHO techs after one of his heart caths! William is just full of life and embodies the spirit of Tag Days in all that he does.
He has been a real superhero. His uncle created an image of him as Super William with a Heart of Gold!
William and his family represent all of our incredible Mott Families who have been an invaluable part of Tag Days over the years. We are so excited to have William as our 2025 Tag Days Poster Child and we hope you will join us all in supporting children throughout Washtenaw County!
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