At just 7 years old, Livy was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia — a rare condition that left her body unable to produce the blood cells she needed to survive.
Almost overnight, her life changed. School, dance, and time with friends were replaced with hospital stays and an urgent search for a bone marrow donor.
“As a parent, you never expect to hear words like that about your child,” her mother, Jessica, shared. “Our only focus was saving her life.”
At Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, a member of WMCHealth, Livy’s care team refused to accept limited options. When no donor match was found, they turned to an innovative clinical trial — using her mother as a donor to give her a chance at life.
During her recovery, Livy developed a life-threatening viral infection while her immune system was still rebuilding. Her physicians acted quickly, using advanced cellular therapy to help her body fight back.
“They didn’t just treat Livy,” Jessica said. “They fought for her.”
After a long year, Livy regained her strength and returned to the life she loves.
Today, she is thriving — filling her days with art, dance, and dreams for the future.
Her story is made possible by innovation, expertise, and donors like you.
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