2011 Advocacy Days

The Baldwin Family from Milwaukee was in Washington, D.C. on July 25-26 to represent Children's Hospital of Wisconsin at the National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions' Advocacy Days.

Jonathan, age 18, and LaHelen, age 20, joined 30 other patients and families from children's hospitals across the country to speak with their members of Congress about the lifesaving specialty medical care they have received and how the budget debate needs to include protections for these services and access to care.

Meet Jonathan Baldwin
Jonathan is a happy 18-year-old who loves hanging out with friends, going to the mall and playing football. In 2009, Jonathan was the victim of an armed robbery and was shot seven times. He was in critical condition when he arrived at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. His sister, LaHelen received great care at Children's for asthma and Lupus, so it was a hospital his family trusted. While doctors worked to save Jonathan's life, his family began participating in Project Ujima, a program that helps victims of violent crime overcome the trauma they experienced through counseling and case management. Project Ujima taught them how to overcome the tragedy, prevent further victimization and end the cycle of violence. Today, Jonathan is a healthy college student who just finished his freshman year.

Watch the following video to hear Jonathan's mom, Jackie, shares their story: 

		Family Advocacy Days Washington, D.C. July 25 - 26, 2011
The Baldwin family meets Congresswoman Gwen Moore.		Jonathan and mom, Jackie, discuss the importance of children's healthcare issues.
The Baldwin family meets with Senator Kohl's Health Policy Advisor Sarah Levin.		Baldwin family meets with Senator Johnson's staff.
Jonathan and brother David getting ready for their meeting with Congressman Kind.		Actress Miranda Cosgrove stops by the NACHRI meeting to meet Jonathan Baldwin.