We got results from Evelyn’s latest echo today, and I want to share an honest update. Her heart function has gotten worse. The main pumping chamber is now...
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“Cheat Death Day”
May 3rd will always be Evelyn’s “Cheat Death Day.” I wanted to share this a couple days early, because it’s a part of her story that shaped everything...
Continue Reading »Evelyn’s New Backpack!
All smiles with her new backpack and officially ditched the IV pole! One downside is she still has to carry her heavy telemonitor, so we’re figuring out the best...
Continue Reading »Evelyn’s “Ball and Chain”
Evelyn and I were outside, enjoying the weather, blowing bubbles, just trying to soak up a normal moment. And then Evelyn started to get quiet and tear up....
Continue Reading »One more day waiting is one more day a parent has with their child alive.
No big updates over the last week, just life happening in the middle of the waiting. Over the weekend we celebrated little brother turning 3, and in just...
Continue Reading »See “Hearts for Evelyn” featured on KIMT-3!
https://youtu.be/7FMAweG1634?si=dFXY7jSYAUMAuKkH We had the opportunity to sit down with our local news station KIMT-3 to share Evelyn’s heart journey, talk about COTA and what Donate Life Month truly...
Continue Reading »199…
200 days in the hospital tomorrow. I never imagined this would be our reality. Being here this long isn’t normal for anyone but somehow, we’ve adapted. We’ve found...
Continue Reading »The Gift of Time: Why National Donate Life Month Matters
April is National Donate Life Month, a time dedicated to celebrating those who have saved lives through donation and encouraging others to consider the incredible impact a single...
Continue Reading »6 Months
Saturday marked 6 months of hospital life for Evelyn. Half a year of machines, meds, alarms, and routines that no child should have to know so well. But...
Continue Reading »Finally A Good Week!
Evelyn has had a really good week! We’ve been using a little incentive system called “hospital bucks” whenever she finishes an assessment, vitals, meds, dressing changes, etc. She...
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North Branch, MN
Transplant Type: Heart
Transplant Status: Waiting for Transplant
Goal: $150,000.00
Raised: $141,540 of $150,000 goal
Raised by 225 contributors