For Ava and her family, leaving CFI is ‘bittersweet’
By Isaiah Brotzman, Social Media and Digital Specialist intern
In January 2021, Ava was born prematurely at 24 weeks. As a result, she underwent multiple open-hear surgeries and a tracheostomy requiring that she stay at Children’s Hospital for 456 days.
“Ava is a social baby,” said her mother Cassandra, “she loved talking and being around the nurses at Children’s, but of course she couldn’t really play with the other kids on the floor.”
Since coming to CFI, Ava has found a place where she can play with other kids, socialize and show her personality in a safe environment surrounded by professionals.
“She’s going to remember all of the people here,” her mom says, “she got her trach out in May and graduated. It’s not sad, but it’s bittersweet. We’re going to miss CFI.”
Latest CFI cooking demo focuses on whole grains
If you’re looking to add more whole grains into your diet, here is a recipe for an Herbed Barley Salad.
Also in this month’s newsletter …
- Join us and community partners at the Concordia 27 restoration project ribbon cutting, set for 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, June 25.
- Thank you to the Green Bay Packers Foundation.