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(From Beth, Emma's mom) "It has been a long journey for Emma! At 7 hours old she was rushed to Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago when they discovered some serious heart defects she was born with. Emma is 24 years young. She was born 10/5/99 at 4lbs and 16 inches long. But don't get us wrong, she was a fiery strong little girl! She was also born with Hypoplastic Right...

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Updates

Culvers Crystal Lake Event 3/27/24

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Culver’s Event Was A Success

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Thank you so much for your overwhelming support in person and online for our first event with COTA in honor of Emma Kotecki! Continue Reading »

Emma’s Article in the Northwest Herald

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Written by Michelle Meyer Picture of article taken from Shaw Local News Network Northwest Herald Link to full article: https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2024/03/27/crystal-lake-businesses-rally-to-raise-money-for-woodstock-womans-heart-transplant/ Continue Reading »

Thank you and Reminder! Tomorrow 3/27/24 Wed is Emma’s COTA team first event!

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