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Grab some tissues, you might need them for this one…
Sofia Sanchez had just two wishes for her birthday: To meet Drake, and to get a new heart. The 11-year-old, whose birthday was August 18, was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy earlier this summer, a condition that can lead to heart failure and more often than not, requires a transplant.
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Via Facebook/Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Following open heart surgery to receive a VAD (ventricular assist device) a couple weeks ago, Sofia posted a video to the Lurie Children’s Hospital Facebook page making her birthday wishes, in the hopes that her idol would see it.
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Well, he did. The Canadian rapper granted her first wish, cancelled his concert and showed up for a surprise visit at the Chicago hospital last week.
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This beautiful smile says it all.
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Just days after the visit, Sofia found out that her second wish was coming true too! In an emotional Instagram video posted on Sunday, she talks about her first wish coming true, but says that she’s still waiting for the other one, a new heart, “which is going to happen soon”, she states.
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That’s when her mother gives her the incredible news, “Well, guess what? It happened today. You’re getting a heart!”
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Told you it was going to be a tearjerker.
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On Monday, Sofia underwent successful heart transplant surgery. It’s reported that she is recovering well after the nine-hour procedure, and will be able to go home in about six to eight weeks.
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Here’s the touching video of her overjoyed reaction to the amazing news.
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Whether you’re a fan of Drake or not, you gotta love what he did for this sweet little girl. I think it’s safe to say, we’re all “in our feelings” on this one.
Sofia, we wish you a healthy and speedy recovery!
