Carson's Story
Fall 2019 • Designer Holly Walgamuth
Meet Carson! Carson is an (almost!) 16 year old wonder child <3
He was introduced to the Gracie’s Room family from Roman, as they are both new heart recipients and their families met through Ronald McDonald House.
Just over two years ago, Carson was on a summer trip with his family in Brainerd when he came into his parent’s room complaining of a headache and stomachache. He felt so “off” he insisted on going to the doctor that day — which as it turned out was a good move because a quick visit to the urgent care turned into a helicopter ride to Children’s Minneapolis where it was discovered he was in full blown heart failure.
Five days later he received a brand new heart, but not before he suffered a severe TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) from lack of oxygen to his brain.
The blessing in this story, is that due to genetic testing, it turned out his dad had the same condition and shortly thereafter also received a new heart!
Carson is loved by his mom, dad and older sister, Delaney.
Meet Carson! Carson is an (almost!) 16 year old wonder child <3
He was introduced to the Gracie’s Room family from Roman, as they are both new heart recipients and their families met through Ronald McDonald House.
Just over two years ago, Carson was on a summer trip with his family in Brainerd when he came into his parent’s room complaining of a headache and stomachache. He felt so “off” he insisted on going to the doctor that day — which as it turned out was a good move because a quick visit to the urgent care turned into a helicopter ride to Children’s Minneapolis where it was discovered he was in full blown heart failure.
Five days later he received a brand new heart, but not before he suffered a severe TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) from lack of oxygen to his brain.
The blessing in this story, is that due to genetic testing, it turned out his dad had the same condition and shortly thereafter also received a new heart!
Carson is loved by his mom, dad and older sister, Delaney.