https://youtu.be/u-mtFJQPaRE?si=R-kS1pI4q6Vro3Q- In case you missed it, one of our amazing family friends and outreach coordinator, Alyssa, and I had the opportunity to interview on the local news (ABC-6...
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Another Day, Another Test…
The last couple of days have been busy for Evelyn at her new (temporary) home at the Mayo Clinic. She had a pacemaker interrogation, which essentially looked the...
Continue Reading »Tests, Tests, and More Tests
Today was another big day of tests for our girl — including her echo and some new lab results. Her echo showed that her heart is still working...
Continue Reading »Transfer Day! Get Ready Mayo- here comes Evelyn!
Thursday was transfer day. We officially made the move to Mayo Clinic. It was bittersweet saying goodbye to some of Evelyn’s favorite nurses and of course, “The Dude,”...
Continue Reading »Almost Moving Day
Today was a busy day. We’re all packed up except for the essentials, stuffies, blankies, and snacks. We were given the final okay from Mayo to transfer from...
Continue Reading »One Step Closer to Rochester
What a busy week! We’re all packed up except for the essentials, stuffies, blankies, and snacks. We were given the final okay from the Mayo Clinic to transfer,...
Continue Reading »Preparing for a Move with Hope
After a lot of thought and prayer, we’ve made the decision to move Evelyn’s care to Mayo Clinic. We did not make this decision lightly, knowing the logistics...
Continue Reading »February Days
Today was a good day. Evelyn sat outside with me for a little while, all bundled up in her coat, as we watched the sun go down. It’s...
Continue Reading »From the Bottom of our Hearts, Thank You
Wow! The turnout for Evelyn’s COTA fundraiser was absolutely incredible, truly beyond anything we could have imagined. I wish we had enough time to thank each and every...
Continue Reading »Little Wishes Bring the Biggest Smiles
During this long hospitalization, Evelyn has had the opportunity to take part in Little Wishes. Little Wishes grants the immediate and ongoing wishes of chronically and critically ill...
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North Branch, MN
Transplant Type: Heart
Transplant Status: Waiting for Transplant
Goal: $150,000.00
Raised: $136,943 of $150,000 goal
Raised by 186 contributors