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Leslie’s Smile is “Frozen” in Time
Leslie, with hypoplastic right heart syndrome, smiled ear to ear when she had the chance to go on her dream trip to Disney World and meet all the Disney princesses, especially Elsa from Frozen
Thank you from Leslie’s Family
“This dream trip has been a dream come true to Leslie and to our family. I have never seen Leslie so excited and happy until coming to Florida. Seeing her happy to meet the princesses, riding rides, fireworks and to see Cinderella’s castle – these were all her favorite moments at the Walt Disney World. Thank you so much for making my little girl so happy and giving her this wonderful opportunity.” – Leslie’s mom
Leslie’s Diagnosis
Hypoplastic right heart syndrome is a rare heart defect, present at birth (congenital), that results in low blood oxygen levels. It is caused by underdevelopment of the structures on the right side of the heart (tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary valve, and pulmonary artery) and commonly associated with atrial septal defect. The underdeveloped right side of the heart is unable to provide enough blood flow to the body, leading to low blood oxygen.
Sponsors
We are grateful to Wireless Zone Gives, Florida Public Utility Commission, and Adopt a Dream donors as well as everyone who donated on Giving Tuesday in 2023 for making Leslie’s dream come true.
Sunshine Foundation answers the dreams of children, ages three through eighteen, who have severe or profound physical/developmental/intellectual challenges or trauma from physical/sexual abuse, and whose families have limited income. Since 1976, Sunshine Foundation has spread Sunshine into the lives of more than 42,500 children.
