Ava’s Williams Syndrome Shapes Her Cross-Country Journey for Scoliosis Surgery sewardsk3 Tue, 09/15/2026 - 11:37 After successful spinal fusion for scoliosis at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 10-year-old Ava is back home in Arizona living her best life – running, swimming and playing. Ten-year-old Ava has big plans for her future. Some days she talks about becoming a police officer.