I ride to help support and advance the care of patients like Crystal.
Crystal was born with congenital heart disease. At her young age, she has already undergone open heart surgery and because her heart is failing, she is critically ill awaiting a heart transplant and has spent a large portion of her life in the cardiac intensive care unit. Crystal and her family have become part of our CICU family, as we all fight to keep her as healthy as possible. Despite being critically ill, Crystal has the ability to bring a tremendous amount of joy to all those who come in contact with her. She is sweet and captivating and has just the right amount of spunk! The strength, determination, love and dedication of Crystal and her family is inspiring.
Your donation to the courage classic will help support research and quality improvement initiatives focused on improving the outcomes and quality of life of patients like Crystal. It will also go toward programs that help support our families as they navigate this emotionally and physically stressful journey.