{"id":375,"date":"2026-05-09T22:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T22:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforevelynsheart\/?p=375"},"modified":"2026-05-13T13:59:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:59:03","slug":"party-like-its-evelyns-birthday-lilo-and-stitch-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforevelynsheart\/2026\/05\/09\/party-like-its-evelyns-birthday-lilo-and-stitch-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Party like it’s Evelyn’s birthday- Lilo and Stitch Style!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Last night, Evelyn developed Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) \u2014 early, irregular heartbeats coming from the lower chambers of her heart that interrupt her normal rhythm. In her case, this could be related to her declining heart function or possibly the new medication changes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, after receiving magnesium chloride, the PVCs stopped and she hasn\u2019t had any more episodes since. Because of that, we made the move over to the CVICU this afternoon instead of waiting.
But today was an Early Lilo & Stitch birthday party. \"\ud83d\udc99\"\"\ud83c\udf3a\"
And honestly\u2026 she needed that joy more than anyone knows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We had pizza, cupcakes, cakesicles, cookies, presents, close family, and friends all together celebrating our sweet girl. Watching her laugh, smile, run around, and just be a kid for a little while made our hearts so happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we got back to the room, Evelyn took a shower, and the sweetest nurse gave her a much-needed haircut. It may seem like such a small thing, but seeing her freshened up in a new outfit and feeling good about herself after everything she\u2019s been through meant so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a few hours, the monitors, medications, and fear took a backseat to joy. And I\u2019m so incredibly thankful for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

We’re getting ready for the\u00a0big fundraiser garage sale for\u00a0COTA for\u00a0Evelyn’s Heart! Thank you to everyone who has donated items to the garage sale and reached out to help celebrate Evelyn’s birthday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garage Sale Details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 4-6
Location: 7040 Eagle Trail, Centerville, MN
Time: Thurs. and Fri. 8am to 5pm
Sat. 8am to 12pm<\/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

Join our “Hearts for Evelyn” Facebook Group<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes our partnership with COTA so great is that they will be with Evelyn throughout her lifetime. Every dollar donated to COTA in honor of Evelyn goes to transplant-related expenses. Thank you for being here with us for Evelyn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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