From Epilepsy to Olympic Hopeful

At age 18, Trevor Barron of Bethel Park is considered one of the best young racewalkers in the world. He has won numerous U.S. national junior championships and is a strong candidate for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. However, he's jumped a few hurdles to get to where he is today. In 2000, at age 8, Trevor was diagnosed as having gelastic seizures, a relatively uncommon form of epilepsy. To manage his condition along this journey, he and his family have partnered with Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC literally every step of the way. He had successful brain surgery in September 2006 and has lived seizure-free since then.

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This hospital saved my life. Without them I wouldn't be able to walk or use my hands. Best hospital ever!!