Eleven year old Hiroki Ando, of Tokyo, Japan, arrived in New York City in June to await a heart transplant at the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York-Presbyterian. Hiroki recently received his new heart, and is recovering well in the NYC Metro area. Click Hiroki’s image to read more about his journey with cardiomyopathy.
This month EKF is remembering Ariyan Elle-Marie Ferdinand, who would have been 4 years old on August 16th. Ari had been treated for dilated cardiomyopathy since she was 4 months old. Ari passed away on April 20, 2009 as she was waiting to receive a heart transplant at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, in Bronx, NY.
In the aftermath of Ari’s passing, her family is trying to focus on the good memories, the way Ari lived with such spirit, and how she touched all those around her. Ari’s mother, Aschelle, says “We laugh and talk about her all the time and we believe that she really knew how to live.” They always called her ‘the trooper’. Ari didn’t want to be different, so she just kept going, not slowing down, always doing exactly what her brothers were doing. She was an outgoing, positive, and happy little girl who loved Elmo, Dora the Explorer, and dancing. Even when hospitalized, on good days she was talking with everyone and reminding the nurses what to do. Read more
Informational brochures about the Erika Kate Foundation have been developed and are now available. Packed with information about the mission and ministry of EKF, these pamphlets will be utilized to help get the word out to families, social workers, and supporters alike. Click here to have a look.
Erika Kate Foundation T-Shirts
An EKF supporter in Memphis, Tennessee has created a fashion jeweled t-shirt featuring the EKF logo. Shirts are available in white or pink. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these shirts will be used to support the work of the Foundation. The shirts are being sold for $30 each. Orders can be placed directly via www.sweet-shirt.com . If you have questions or need help with your order, please send us an email at info@erikakate.org
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