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\"Evelyn<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Hi everyone,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bWe wanted to create a dedicated space where we can keep all of Evelyn\u2019s heart journey and medical updates in one place. While we will continue to post on Facebook, we know that posts can get buried in the feed or are hard to find later- please join our 500+ followers to show your support: Hearts for Evelyn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bThis blog will serve as a home base for our family\u2019s journey. We will be cross-posting our updates here so you can easily look back on our story, catch up if you\u2019ve missed anything, and find specific details about her progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bFundraising with COTA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This site is also the official home for our COTA fundraising efforts. We have partnered with COTA (Children\u2019s Organ Transplant Association) to ensure that donations to COTA for Evelyn’s Heart are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law and managed correctly for transplant-related expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find the donation links and upcoming fundraising event details right here on this site –<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click Here to Donate Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

View the Event Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bWhether you are following along here or on social media, we are so grateful to have you in our corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bWith love,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kelly, Ross, Evelyn, and little brother Raylan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Evelyn's
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