Our Story
In 2017, Ivy McLean was diagnosed with a rare congenital mutation of the DES gene that has affected her heart. She was a healthy child up until age 11, when she experienced several fainting episodes and then cardiac arrest on the morning of February 24th, 2017. After a call to 911, she was rushed to a local ER where a temporary pacemaker was placed. Later that afternoon, she was transferred...
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WHEN LIFE IS LIKE A ROLLERCOASTER…LITERALLY
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Being a heart transplant recipient is like riding on a rollercoaster. Literally. About a year ago, when Ivy’s heart was failing and she was waiting for her transplant,... Continue Reading »
THIS YEAR VS LAST YEAR…
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It’s now the beginning of December and Ivy, her family and friends are all thinking about how good she is doing compared to last year. This time last... Continue Reading »
IVY SUMMER 2022
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IVY’S ENDLESS SUMMER!
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ENDLESS SUMMER….sometimes that’s what it feels like, living in beautiful So Cal! Ivy has had a busy summer, and now she’s back to school for her senior year-... Continue Reading »
Ivy’s “OLD” heart
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A Little More Freedom and Independence for Ivy
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The last couple of weeks have been quite exciting during Ivy’s continued recovery. The UCLA Pediatric Heart Transplant team arranged an appointment to visit the pathology lab where... Continue Reading »
Ivy’s meds!
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Everyone wants to know…How is Ivy doing now??
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It’s been almost 2 months since her heart transplant, and Ivy is overjoyed to finally be at home! She especially loves meeting up with friends and family outdoors... Continue Reading »
Ivy Heart Gallery
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