Ryan Michael's Inspirational Story

Fox 29 has teamed up with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to bring you stories that will inspire you.

Claudia Gomez brings you the story of Ryan Michaels.

Ryan has two open-heart surgeries as a baby. He may not remember those surgeries, but the valve in his heart has to be replaced every five years. Now, new technology introduced this year at CHOP will save Ryan from another intrusive, traumatic surgery – it is called a “Melody Valve.”

Watch the report to find out about this wonderful advance in medicine and to learn more about Ryan.