Ella Morrissey, heart transplant recipient, partnered with Make-A-Wish to deliver Build-A-Bear stuffed animals and copies of her children’s book, Ella’s New Beat, to pediatric patients at Wesley Children’s Hospital.
Heart transplant recipient gives back to Wichita children facing medical challenges
Several children received the surprise gifts and had the opportunity to meet Ella Morrissey, whose story of resilience and recovery resonated.
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