Elyssa's battle began at the age of 15
months when she received a heart transplant because of viral myocarditis
( a virus destroyed her heart muscle). Elyssa did well until the age of
6 when she began to have bleeding problems - she was diagnosed with
autoimmune issues. Over the next 14 years she had frequent transfusions,
chemo treatments and hospitalizations. In Dec 2011 she was dx with
Myeloid dysplastic syndrome (MDS) also known as pre leukemia and in
March 2012 she received a bone marrow transplant with her sister Lynsey
as the donor.
Follow Elyssa's journey: A Third Chance for Ellah (Elyssa Jacobs)
Images by: Julie Shi Photography
2 comments:
Courageous story, wonderful sisters, beautiful photos!
beautiful girl, strong fighter, great photography
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