On July 23rd, 2026, the lobby of Bethany Children’s Health Center (BCHC) was bustling and packed full of support from hospital staff for the anticipated unveiling of a model replica of their future Outpatient Center of Excellence – however, this wasn’t just any 3D model. It is one made from Legos by 12-year-old Ethan Logue, in honor of his late siblings, as a gift to the BCHC staff to say “thank you” for the compassionate care they provided for his family for over a decade.

“I felt like I had to do something for them. They’ve always been so kind,” says Logue. He has spent much of his life at Bethany Children’s Health Center alongside his brother, Phillip, and sister, Joyanna, who both lived in the Complex Care unit before their passing.

As plans were revealed for the new Outpatient Center coming in the Spring of 2027, seeing the design became the connection to the perfect creative outlet for Ethan and his love for legos. He spent nine months, with the help of his parents Ben and Becca, tracing down the exact pieces needed and matching colors to the BCHC’s branding to ensure the replica was as accurate as possible. He even included “Kal the Caterpillar,” a 40-foot caterpillar that will soon be climbing up the side of the new building and greet passers by as they drive down NW 39th Expressway, which is also a part of historic Route 66. 

With the centennial of Route 66 taking place this year, we have seen a revival of public art representing its various communities across the United States. Now, the Outpatient Center will serve as a landmark representing the Bethany community and the state-of-the-art care facility that offers inpatient and outpatient services for children, and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. 

Touring the construction site of Bethany Children’s, Becca and Ethan pointed out all of the new amenities and features that will allow future families to benefit from additional resources and activities for children with complex care needs. These upgrades will make a huge difference for families like the Logues– whose children spend the majority of their life at the healthcare facility. “We’re so excited about the new clinic.” says Becca. “They’re going to be able to reach so many more kids who have special needs or need a pediatrician who understands complex care.”

Even though this expansion is not something that Phillip and Joyanna were able to experience in their lifetime, their legacy will live on because of Ethan’s passion for sharing their story. The Lego model is now on display in the lobby at the Bethany Children’s Health Center and will continue to be a visible legacy honoring both of his late siblings and represent the everlasting impact healthcare providers have in the lives of the families they serve. 

Follow @bethanychildrens for more updates on the upcoming expansion of the Outpatient Center of Excellence, or visit https://www.bethanychildrens.org.

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