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So many good updates!!

"Surely a past due update - Austin is a thriving 16 month old! He no longer has a feeding tube, and his second biopsy has shown no rejection!...

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Negative for rejection!!!

Austin's first biopsy tested negative for rejection - meaning that his immune system is not rejecting the heart! This is great news! We are so grateful for your...

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I am 1!

Austin is one year old! We are so grateful to have had a great celebration and he had a blast. Generally speaking, Austin is doing well. He has...

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Almost 1!

Austin is just shy of 1 year old and is growing bigger evey day. This weekend Neil Yodnane and Kristen Reiter hosted a deep fry party to raise...

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Living his best life!

Austin is thriving at home! He enjoys his days on his stroller rides through the neighborhood and the park, taking in the fresh air and watching the trees...

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Austin is home!!

Yesterday Austin was released from Luries Children's Hospital to home!! We are all over joyed at his continue resilience and his speedy recovery! He was able to meet...

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I got a HEART! ??????

??UPDATE?? Today Austin received a new heart! He is back in his room and recovering. Our family wants to extend a heartfelt thank you for all the love...

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We got a heart!!!

???????? Exciting news....Austin is getting his new heart today! He goes in for surgery at 5:00. Send all your prayers and positive vibes!??????

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Some good news!

Austin is 8 months old today! He’s been reach out to us more and more. He has taken off our masks and taken Josh’s glasses off ???? And...

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Austin Youstra

Chicago, IL

Transplant Type: Heart

Transplant Status: Transplanted

Goal: $75,000.00

Raised: $23,090 of $75,000 goal

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