Hooters girl Madison Novo says childhood health battle inspired her to give back: ‘It really changes you’
EXCLUSIVE: Madison Novo always knew she wanted to make a difference in children’s lives. Growing up, she was a patient at Florida’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital from ages 12 to 14. In 2015, doctors diagnosed the now-18-year-old with prothrombin gene mutation and unspecified kidney failure. Despite the daunting experience, Novo said it was the Hooters…