Our Story
In August of 2018, Gianna Vacca began her Senior year of high school and excitedly applied to colleges. She couldn’t wait to find out where she would continue her educational journey. Gianna applied to the United States Military Academy at West Point and Loyola New Orleans, among others. West Point was her dream college, and she worked extremely hard to meet their high expectations, to qualify both academically and physically....
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December follow-up Lurie Children’s Hospital
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Yesterday Gianna had a follow-up cardiac catheterization, echocardiogram, ECG, and lab work at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. Everything went well with the procedure; in fact the team... Continue Reading »
June follow-up with Lurie Children’s Hospital
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A few weeks ago, Gianna had her follow-up appointment and testing with the Heart Transplant Team at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. All of her tests were unchanged,... Continue Reading »
Make-A-Wish – #WishesAreWaiting Video#2
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Make-A-Wish video #2 https://www.instagram.com/p/B-nATzEhWrE/?igshid=w9jl72bqx62f Continue Reading »
Make-A-Wish – #WishesAreWaiting Video#1
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Now more than ever, the world needs the hope of a wish. Gianna wanted to help Make-A-Wish Illinois to bring encouragement to kids still waiting on their wish.... Continue Reading »
Glow Bingo
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Glow Bingo at the American Legion
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Thanks to all the great people of Mt. Vernon and the surrounding towns that came out to show their support for COTA for Gianna. Lots of fun and... Continue Reading »
Culver’s Mt Vernon Dine to Donate Fundraiser Night
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We just want to thank Mt Vernon Culver's and everyone who came out to support COTA for Gianna for the dine to donate fundraiser. Thanks for your support! Continue Reading »