Meet Savana Oberts
My daughter Savana, 23, was a junior at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA studying East Asian Studies in May 2011 when her small intestine developed a knot, cut off the blood supply and subsequently died. It immediately had to be removed and now, Savana’s only chance for survival is a small intestine transplant.
Savana is currently on medical leave from school and has moved back home to Lakebay, WA while awaiting a transplant at the University of Washington Medical Center. She is constantly nauseous and she must receive all her nutrition from her nightly IV. All her medications and hydration is also through her IV. Because of the IV nutrition, she is now is need of a liver as well.
Updates (6)
December 31, 2025
Savana has been hospitalized 4 hours from home in Dallas since before Thanksgiving with a blockage in her transplanted small intestine . She has been extremely sick and getting all her nutrition and fluids from IV. She is in desperate need of specialized care from a Hospital that does small intestines. The closest hospital that can accept her is in Chicago. She would need to be flown to Chicago in an air ambulance that is very expensive. We are anxious for her to get back to being healthy and living her best life.
November 19, 2019
Received transplant on August 16, 2016.
Graduated college in July 2019
Guestbook
November 14, 2016
I read about your operation in the Key Peninsula News, and felt I had to help as a fellow Key Peninsula resident in a tangible way towards your medical bills. I have a daughter now in college, and can only imagine how this has affected the entire family. But please know that your recovery and health is in my family's prayers and thoughts - God bless you.
Avery Bevin
September 2, 2014
I was so honored to be part of the committee planning, preparing and holding the fundraiser for you at Volunteer Park. My biggest honor was finally meeting you in person. You have such a lovely, upbeat personality and immediately captured my heart. My prayers are for your complete healing and recovery, and also includes your lovely family. You are an amazing young lady.
Marilyn Hartley
August 11, 2014
Hi Savana! KPCares is very happy to be holding a fundraiser for you at Volunteer Park on Saturday August 30, 2014, from about 12noon to 5pm, although people will be there early preparing food and setting up. We'll have food and fun and games, for adults and children. It'd be a good place to bring some of your lovely jewelry! Can't wait to see you there.
Susan Mendenhall
