RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostHailey Hooper, 16, dances with her older brother Solon during a special prom hosted for ChildrenÕs Hospital Colorado's teen patients on May 11, 2018 in Denver. Hailey, who has functional neurological disorder and sternum deformity, joined other teens for prom held in the Champions Suite at Mile High Stadium.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostHailey Hooper, 16, get her makeup done before attending a special prom hosted for ChildrenÕs Hospital Colorado's teen patients on May 11, 2018 in Denver. Hailey, who has functional neurological disorder and sternum deformity, joined other teens for prom held in the Champions Suite at Mile High Stadium.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostMalachi Mason, 15, takes a selfie on the red carpet as he and others attend a special prom for ChildrenÕs Hospital Colorado's teen patients on May 11, 2018 in Denver. Malachi has kidney failure and is on the transplant list at ChildrenÕs Hospital Colorado. The prom was held in the Champions Suite at Mile High Stadium.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostStudents with AVEDA Institute Denver did hair, make-up, and nails for teens before a special prom hosted for ChildrenÕs Hospital Colorado's teen patients on May 11, 2018 in Denver. The prom was held in the Champions Suite at Mile High Stadium.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostTeens hit the dance floor during a special prom hosted for ChildrenÕs Hospital Colorado's teen patients on May 11, 2018 in Denver. The prom was held in the Champions Suite at Mile High Stadium.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostCampbell Sullivan, 16, hangs out and watches as her younger sister, Addie, 15, get her hair done before a special prom hosted for ChildrenÕs Hospital Colorado's teen patients on May 11, 2018 in Denver. Campbell, who is battling cancer, asked her sister to be her guest for the prom was held in the Champions Suite at Mile High Stadium. Students with AVEDA Institute Denver did hair, make-up, and nails for the teens before the dance.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostSheila Abrahamsson hugs her daughter Leah, 15, as they watch Maya, Leah's twin sister, get her hair done before a special prom hosted for ChildrenÕs Hospital Colorado's teen patients on May 11, 2018 in Denver. Maya had brain cancer at the age of three and has been and ongoing patient at Children's Hospital Colorado. Maya is taking Leah as her guest to the prom that was held in the Champions Suite at Mile High Stadium.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostJason Karroll holds his daughter's phone as she texts with her friend while getting her nails done before a special prom hosted for ChildrenÕs Hospital Colorado's teen patients on May 11, 2018 in Denver. Sydney Karroll, 17, has neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on nerve tissue, and has been an ongoing patient at Children's Hospital Colorado. Students with AVEDA Institute Denver did hair, make-up, and nails before prom was held in the Champions Suite at Mile High Stadium.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostTeens take a photo at a photo booth during a special prom hosted for ChildrenÕs Hospital Colorado's teen patients on May 11, 2018 in Denver. The prom was held in the Champions Suite at Mile High Stadium.
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Hailey Hooper, 16, dances with her older brother Solon during a special prom hosted for ChildrenÕs Hospital Colorado's teen patients on May 11, 2018 in Denver. Hailey, who has functional neurological disorder and sternum deformity, joined other teens for prom held in the Champions Suite at Mile High Stadium.
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By RJ Sangosti | rsangosti@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Children’s Hospital Colorado’s hosted a special prom on May 11, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The Prom is for children that are terminally sick, recovering from surgery, or simply not well enough to attend their high school prom.