{"id":222,"date":"2026-02-17T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforevelynsheart\/?p=222"},"modified":"2026-03-18T16:47:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:47:08","slug":"little-wishes-bring-the-biggest-smiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforevelynsheart\/2026\/02\/17\/little-wishes-bring-the-biggest-smiles\/","title":{"rendered":"Little Wishes Bring the Biggest Smiles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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 hospitalized children, easing their discomfort and bringing them moments of joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During her wish week, she asked for an LOL doll that flies up in the air, some bath bombs, and a brand-new bed set. It truly made a difference for her, it brought out her smile and gave her something to look forward to during these long, challenging days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re so grateful for the moments of happiness they\u2019ve given her.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow Little Wishes here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/littlewishesorg\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/linktr.ee\/littlewishesorg<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforevelynsheart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6643\/2026\/02\/evelyn-lol-litte-wishes-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-224\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.5634824041225367;width:324px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforevelynsheart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6643\/2026\/02\/evelyn-lol-litte-wishes-edited.jpg 769w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforevelynsheart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6643\/2026\/02\/evelyn-lol-litte-wishes-edited-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforevelynsheart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6643\/2026\/02\/evelyn-lol-litte-wishes-edited-577x1024.jpg 577w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforevelynsheart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6643\/2026\/02\/evelyn-lol-litte-wishes-edited-768x1363.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-you-can-help\">How You Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you choose to wear a &#8220;Hearts for Evelyn&#8221; 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<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wl.donorperfect.net\/weblink\/weblink.aspx?name=cota&amp;id=27&amp;dpgid=COTAforEvelynsHeart&amp;dpgsol=PTOL&amp;dpg_frname=Evelyn+Otto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here to Donate Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonfire.com\/cota-for-evelyns-heart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get your &#8220;Hearts for Evelyn&#8221; T-Shirt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During this long hospitalization, Evelyn has had the opportunity to take part in Little Wishes. 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