April 3, 2024 Press Release from Nationwide Children’s Hospital: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Nationwide Children’s Hospital announced today Butterfly Paws, an expanded program that aims to facilitate healing, support emotional and mental wellbeing and contribute to best outcomes for patients, families and staff. To celebrate Butterfly PAWS, the hospital unveiled “Canine Corner,” a special area on the first floor of the hospital featuring seating for families during their visit, animal friends Gus and Junebug and a digital display dedicated to highlighting pups and patients alike.

Braylon Simon beat a rare form of Hodgkin lymphoma three years ago, and has been helping lift the spirits of kids going through the same battle, ever since.