February 19, 2021

Thank you to everyone who has donated, created fundraisers, and participated in the several fundraisers over the last month. We are almost half way to our goal of $25k in just one month!
Rory celebrated her 18th birthday this weekend at Children’s Hospital, as she was admitted early last week. However, the last few weeks did bring some positive news! After two weeks of testing, Rory has qualified to be added to the transplant list for her second double lung transplant. Rory will most likely be staying at Children’s Hospital until it is time to receive the transplant.
As Rory continues to fight, we will continue fundraising to cover her medical bills and related expenses. Since St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and green is the transplant color, we will be selling candles over the next month. Pre-order is now available through the link below, along with additional information.
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Thank you for your continued support of Rory and her family!

January 20, 2021

For 18 months Aurora’s lungs were doing everything we could have hoped for. She attended school, hung out with her friends walking around town. She was able to go to the beach and swim and ride her skateboard! Then in September of 2020 they found signs of rejection in her lungs. Although we have continued to take the necessary steps to stop the rejection and get Aurora back to health it has been an emotional and physical struggle.

Recently, Aurora has had trouble walking again, becomes short of breath with even the smallest activities without the use of a wheelchair and is on full time oxygen again. This has been a long a difficult journey for her. She has never needed the love and support of those around her as much as does right now. She is a fighter and I can’t help but believe she can beat the odds!
Thank you everyone for your continued support we wouldn’t have made it this far without all of you.

Keep her in your thoughts
Pray for her and send her all the positive vibes!

April 12, 2019

We got the call! Two short months ago Aurora was listed for a bilateral lung transplant due to declining health after two years of being diagnosed with Severe Pulmonary Hypertension. Over the past two years Aurora’s quality of life has significantly decreased due to this awful disease. She could no longer play sports, attend school, suffered from constant side effect of medications, having to use oxygen constantly and being unable to participate in many things we consider normal everyday life. Through it all she has kept her sarcastic sense of humor, been a role model of strength and positivity. She is truly my hero!

So on April 11th we got the call that a donor was a match and now things are well under way! This is the beginning of a long road ahead for Aurora but I know it will be a better life! Your help and support will help us get through this and focus on whats important to her physical and emotional recovery. I promise to keep everyone updated along the way. Thank you for your love and support!