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IRT Heart Journey

Documenting Illyana's journey with Congenital Heart Disease

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”— Proverbs 3:5-6

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Getting ready to go for scope
Journey Update

Getting ready to go for scope

March 30, 2026

All ready to head back soon for airway scope playing all the toys I can while I wait. Getting all the compliments on how cute I am soaking that up.

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Day before Illyana goes for her Scope
Journey Update

Day before Illyana goes for her Scope

March 29, 2026

Illyana little body is catching up to the healing promise that Jesus gave us. Since she has gotten her trach on May 15th she has made leaps and bounds of growing and her health has improved so much....

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CHD Awareness
Journey Update

CHD Awareness

February 4, 2026

Illyana has made so many improvements since getting her Trach in May 2025. We are 9 months into her having it and she is able to trail off of the vent a couple times a day now. She is rocking her...

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Our Mission

Through faith and community, we share Illyana's story to raise awareness about Congenital Heart Disease, offer hope to other families walking similar journeys, and celebrate every miracle along the way.

1 in 100
Babies born with CHD
40,000
US births affected yearly
Prayers received
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