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There\u2019s not much of an update on Miss Evelyn \u2014 she remains stable. We\u2019re now less than a month away from the big COTA for Evelyn’s Heart fundraiser! The days feel long, but the weeks are short. This time of year is hard for many people, and it feels even longer for us here in the hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each day, we try to find something to look forward to. For Evelyn, that might be taking a bath, going to Bingo, ordering DoorDash, or heading to physical therapy so she can be on the swing. It’s the little things that keep her motivated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evelyn said goodbye for now to her little friend Sabrina who’s also waiting for a heart. They were discharged to wait at home for her heart. As a parent, it’s isolating. When you develop friendships with people who understand, it makes it feel not so isolating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPCOMING EVENT!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

COTA for Evelyn’s Heart Fundraiser<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When: February 7th, 2026, 1 PM\u20135 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where: Tailgaters Sports Bar and Grill, 6355 Elm St, North Branch, MN 55056<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View the Event Calendar<\/a> for more information<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How You Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you choose to wear a “Hearts for Evelyn” shirt or make a direct contribution to COTA for Evelyn\u2019s Heart, you are helping this brave, joyful girl get the future she deserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Get your “Hearts for Evelyn” T-Shirt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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