Rylie is a kind-hearted, energetic kid. Born prematurely and with a hole in her heart, Rylie received care in the Stollery Children’s Hospital’s NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) for three months. At six months old, she returned to the hospital for open-heart surgery. Today, Rylie is thriving and loves to make people laugh.

Rylie is a kind-hearted, energetic kid who loves to make people laugh. Born prematurely and with a hole in her heart, Rylie was rushed to the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) at the Stollery Children’s Hospital where she received incredible care for three months.

At six months old, she returned to the hospital for open-heart surgery. The next day, Rylie took a turn for the worse and spent a week on life support.

Thanks to a lifesaving, second open-heart surgery performed by her healthcare team, Rylie is now thriving. And the best part? She gets to do what she loves best: putting a smile on the face of everyone she meets!

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