Manning Family Children's Hospital

https://www.manningchildrens.org/news-blog/2026/june/manning-family-children-s-makes-history-as-louis/

Following about a month of recovering and careful monitoring as an inpatient at Manning Family Children’s, Daniel was discharged in mid-April to continue his recovery as an outpatient with careful monitoring and regular follow-up appointments. Now, three months after his infusion, Daniel’s hemoglobin levels are the highest they have been in his entire life, and he is working toward achieving his first class medical, which will clear him to pursue his dream of flying.

On Monday, June 22, surrounded by his care team, family and friends, Daniel began a new chapter – one that he likes to call “Life 2” – and he is committed to filling it with purpose, service, and hope for others. Before Daniel rang the bell signifying his rebirth and all that lies ahead free of the burdens of his disease, remarks were offered by Governor Jeff Landry, Congressman Troy Cater, Mayor Helena Moreno, Tulane President Mike Fitts, LCMC Health CEO Greg Feirn, Manning Family Children’s President and CEO, Lou Fragoso, and Dr. Ben Watkins, who serves as Daniel’s physician. Celebrations continued with a second-line band, and members of Daniel’s care team who gathered for the historic moment.