• Caelen's Story

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Caelen has been a Buddy since February 2015.  He was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, spending most of his first year of life in the hospital.  He has developmental delays and is in need of PT/OT, Speech and Feeding therapies.  Before his heart transplant, he is was taking 22 medications daily to stay healthy.  He has had three open heart surgeries and twelve cardiac catheterizations. 


This past May, Caelen finally received the new heart he desperately needed with a heart transplant at UF Shands Health Center.   It was incredible to see the immediate difference as a result of his heart transplant.  His coloring changed from a blue to pink/red, meaning that the blood is flowing well.  He still has a recovery period but overall he is doing exceptionally well.                          


With his new heart, his larger-than-life personality will continue to grow. 


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