Help us raise money

Nearly two years ago, my niece, Blakelee, lost her 7-month fight against heart and lung disease. From the time she was born on January 30, 2018 to the time of her passing on September 7, 2018, she spent her entire life in NICU or CVICU. After her heart surgery on March 22, 2018, Blakelee coded. Doctors performed chest compressions on her for 56 minutes while the medical staff readied a life sustaining machine called ECMO, which she spent five days on. Throughout her time at Le Bonheur, she continued to fight and became known as "Wonder Women" in the CVICU. She fought through pulmonary hypertension, acid reflux, a G-tube insertion, multiple infections, a heart catheter procedure, near-constant connection to a ventilator and pulmonary stenosis ̶ a life-threatening heart and lung condition. For the second year, we will be walking in her honor to raise money to benefit the children of Le Bonheur! Please consider joining the team, making a donation or share the fundraising page.