Megan Krafty and caregivers at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation.Photo:Lisa DeJong/Cleveland ClinicAn Ohio teen missed her homecoming dance afterundergoing surgery for a brain tumor, so a group of caregivers went out of their way to make it up to her.Megan Krafty, 17, was recently hospitalized after being diagnosed with abrain tumor, according to a spokesperson for the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation. The teen’s mother, Jill Krafty, tells PEOPLE that her daughter underwent surgery on Sept. 12, one week after she received her diagnosis on Sept. 5.Megan stayed at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital until Sept. 20, when she was transferred to Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, according to her mom.Initially, the Huron teen “was upset about missing her homecoming dance that weekend,” according to the hospital spokesperson.So when her caregivers caught wind of this, they “sprang into action” and designed a special Christmas-themed homecoming dance just for Megan. (Christmas is “her favorite holiday,” Jill says.)The caregivers planned the event for 1 p.m. on Friday, the same day as Huron High School’s homecoming dance, according to Megan’s mom.Lisa DeJong/Cleveland ClinicThe teen was thrilled when she finally learned about the special event. “[She was] very excited knowing she was still going to wear her dress and celebrate the day,” her mom tells PEOPLE.For the occasion, Megan donned a beautiful pink dress that she planned to wear to her school’s homecoming dance, according to the hospital spokesperson.“Megan loved all the decorations and how much effort they put into making the day special,” Jill says.Thomas Wilson, Megan’s boyfriend, was even able to attend Friday’s eventat the hospital. Megan even helpedpick out flowersfor his boutonnière before the big day.“She got teary eyed seeing Tommy,” Jill tells PEOPLE.Megan danced, ate and did crafts with her boyfriend, parents, grandmother and other patients throughout the afternoon, the hospital spokesperson says.Megan Krafty and her boyfriend Thomas Wilson.Lisa DeJong/Cleveland ClinicNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The caregivers at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital hope that Friday’s special dance “will help ease the pain of missing the real one,” per the spokesperson.“[Megan] said it was great for not being able to go to her actual homecoming,” Jill says.
Megan Krafty and caregivers at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation.Photo:Lisa DeJong/Cleveland Clinic
Lisa DeJong/Cleveland Clinic
An Ohio teen missed her homecoming dance afterundergoing surgery for a brain tumor, so a group of caregivers went out of their way to make it up to her.Megan Krafty, 17, was recently hospitalized after being diagnosed with abrain tumor, according to a spokesperson for the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation. The teen’s mother, Jill Krafty, tells PEOPLE that her daughter underwent surgery on Sept. 12, one week after she received her diagnosis on Sept. 5.Megan stayed at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital until Sept. 20, when she was transferred to Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, according to her mom.Initially, the Huron teen “was upset about missing her homecoming dance that weekend,” according to the hospital spokesperson.So when her caregivers caught wind of this, they “sprang into action” and designed a special Christmas-themed homecoming dance just for Megan. (Christmas is “her favorite holiday,” Jill says.)The caregivers planned the event for 1 p.m. on Friday, the same day as Huron High School’s homecoming dance, according to Megan’s mom.Lisa DeJong/Cleveland ClinicThe teen was thrilled when she finally learned about the special event. “[She was] very excited knowing she was still going to wear her dress and celebrate the day,” her mom tells PEOPLE.For the occasion, Megan donned a beautiful pink dress that she planned to wear to her school’s homecoming dance, according to the hospital spokesperson.“Megan loved all the decorations and how much effort they put into making the day special,” Jill says.Thomas Wilson, Megan’s boyfriend, was even able to attend Friday’s eventat the hospital. Megan even helpedpick out flowersfor his boutonnière before the big day.“She got teary eyed seeing Tommy,” Jill tells PEOPLE.Megan danced, ate and did crafts with her boyfriend, parents, grandmother and other patients throughout the afternoon, the hospital spokesperson says.Megan Krafty and her boyfriend Thomas Wilson.Lisa DeJong/Cleveland ClinicNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The caregivers at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital hope that Friday’s special dance “will help ease the pain of missing the real one,” per the spokesperson.“[Megan] said it was great for not being able to go to her actual homecoming,” Jill says.
An Ohio teen missed her homecoming dance afterundergoing surgery for a brain tumor, so a group of caregivers went out of their way to make it up to her.
Megan Krafty, 17, was recently hospitalized after being diagnosed with abrain tumor, according to a spokesperson for the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation. The teen’s mother, Jill Krafty, tells PEOPLE that her daughter underwent surgery on Sept. 12, one week after she received her diagnosis on Sept. 5.
Megan stayed at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital until Sept. 20, when she was transferred to Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, according to her mom.
Initially, the Huron teen “was upset about missing her homecoming dance that weekend,” according to the hospital spokesperson.
So when her caregivers caught wind of this, they “sprang into action” and designed a special Christmas-themed homecoming dance just for Megan. (Christmas is “her favorite holiday,” Jill says.)
The caregivers planned the event for 1 p.m. on Friday, the same day as Huron High School’s homecoming dance, according to Megan’s mom.
The teen was thrilled when she finally learned about the special event. “[She was] very excited knowing she was still going to wear her dress and celebrate the day,” her mom tells PEOPLE.
For the occasion, Megan donned a beautiful pink dress that she planned to wear to her school’s homecoming dance, according to the hospital spokesperson.
“Megan loved all the decorations and how much effort they put into making the day special,” Jill says.
Thomas Wilson, Megan’s boyfriend, was even able to attend Friday’s eventat the hospital. Megan even helpedpick out flowersfor his boutonnière before the big day.
“She got teary eyed seeing Tommy,” Jill tells PEOPLE.
Megan danced, ate and did crafts with her boyfriend, parents, grandmother and other patients throughout the afternoon, the hospital spokesperson says.
Megan Krafty and her boyfriend Thomas Wilson.Lisa DeJong/Cleveland Clinic
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
The caregivers at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital hope that Friday’s special dance “will help ease the pain of missing the real one,” per the spokesperson.
“[Megan] said it was great for not being able to go to her actual homecoming,” Jill says.
source: people.com
