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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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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Valentine’s Day Fun

Evelyn and Raylan had such a fun afternoon at the floor Valentine’s Day party, playing games, dancing, and doing crafts! She also received the sweetest mini Valentine’s Day...

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Next in line…

Evelyn had another heart offer early last week. This time, it went to the second person it was offered to. We were next in line, and her team...

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It’s Evelyn’s Benefit Day!

Get ready to spend a day dedicated to Evelyn and her heart journey! Evelyn’s COTA Fundraiser runs from 1–5 PM, and it’s going to be such a fun...

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Just Another January Day.

There’s not much of an update on Miss Evelyn — she remains stable. We’re now less than a month away from the big COTA for Evelyn's Heart fundraiser!...

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Evelyn Otto

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