Children’s of Mississippi and the Mississippi State Bulldogs announced on Mar. 7 that Remington Hudson of Florence has been named this week’s Children’s of Mississippi Kid Coach.
The Kid Coach program highlights pediatric patients whose stories demonstrate courage and resilience. The initiative aims to inspire others by sharing the experiences of young people facing significant health challenges.
Remington was born at just 25 weeks after her mother developed a life-threatening complication. She spent five months in the neonatal intensive care unit, receiving critical care from pediatric cardiologists, urologists, and neurologists. During her stay, she was on life support for ten weeks and underwent surgery to close a hole in her heart. She also developed periventricular leukomalacia, a brain injury common among premature infants.
Her mother said that the nurses and doctors at Children’s became like family during their time in the hospital. Remington has since been diagnosed with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and continues to receive coordinated care from specialists in cardiology, complex care, pulmonology, and orthopedics. Her treatment includes Botox injections every three months and regular physical therapy to support her movement and development.
Now two years old, Remington enjoys playing with Little People toys and watching “Bluey” and “Spider-Man.” Her mother describes her as “the sassiest child,” noting that her differences do not hold her back.
Remington will be recognized at Saturday’s game as part of the Kid Coach program. Children’s of Mississippi extended their support by saying they are cheering for her.
