Chevelle is a little girl who was born with an unknown rare liver disease. This disease is very dangerous and has essentially caused her liver to shut down.n
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At 14-months-old, Chevelle was placed on the liver transplant list.Her health was so poor that her body was unable to absorb any nutrients, and she required many medications. n
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In November of 2020, Chevelle and her family received word that it was time for the much-needed transplant. On November 20, 2020, Chevelle underwent an 8-hour liver transplant surgery. The surgery was a success. However, Chevelle’s body is still struggling to adapt to the new liver. n
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Chevelle will spend the next 3-6 months in Stanford as a patient of the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital being closely monitored by doctors. Chevelle will not be in the clear (medically) for many months.n
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Now that Chevelle has a new liver, the hope is that her body will start absorbing nutrients, she will gain weight, and slowly be able to eliminate some of the medications she has needed.
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Chevelle is a little warrior. She is very happy, intelligent, loves to snuggle, and has a smile that lights up a room. She loves to be outdoors and with her family.n
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Chevelle will be adopted as a Sparrow to North Medford High School. NMHS Students will work hard to raise money for Chevelle through sponsored community service.
