Nationwide Children’s Patient Champion: Olivia Cacchio

Identical twins Olivia and Claire Cacchio – now 9 years old – were born under the difficult circumstances of twin to twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). It’s a condition that can be fatal to one, or both children. While in the womb, Claire was taking Olivia's blood and food supply.Both survived being born seven weeks early. Olivia's colon was damaged and nearly half of it was removed. The most noticeable condition, according to Olivia was: “There was something in my blood f