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13-Year-Old Airlifted to Phoenix ICU for Brain Bleed

7/17/2026

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Hannah Airlifted

On July 15, 2024, 13-year-old Hannah Niedermeier-Rubio was airlifted to a Phoenix, Arizona ICU after doctors found brain bleeding.
Doctors in Yuma reported a non-active middle-brain bleed and said the cause was undetermined as of July 16, 2024.
Armando Niedermeier-Rubio’s legal team pursued an emergency visa while a fundraiser was launched for Hannah’s care.
Kenneth “Kenny” Niedermeier flew from Ohio to Phoenix after Armando’s humanitarian entry was denied on July 15, 2024.

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Rubio Seeks Visa

Rubio’s immigration attorney asked the Department of Homeland Security to expedite his pending spousal-visa case because Hannah is critically ill.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection told Rubio that temporary humanitarian parole has not been granted at ports of entry since 2025, explaining his entry denial.
The GoFundMe campaign launched by friend Toni Parker has raised over $106,000, nearly reaching its $110,000 goal after fans contributed almost $80,000 early on.

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Hannah Airlifted

On July 15, 2024, 13-year-old Hannah Niedermeier-Rubio was airlifted to a Phoenix, Arizona ICU after doctors found brain bleeding.
Doctors in Yuma reported a non-active middle-brain bleed and said the cause was undetermined as of July 16, 2024.
Armando Niedermeier-Rubio’s legal team pursued an emergency visa while a fundraiser was launched for Hannah’s care.
Kenneth “Kenny” Niedermeier flew from Ohio to Phoenix after Armando’s humanitarian entry was denied on July 15, 2024.

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