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Friday, February 24, 2012

Waiting for a Heart - Episode 7 A video diary of a teenage on the transplant list

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Over the weekend (Saturday, August 20, 2011), Mackenzie was experiencing a persistent cough. Her parents thought it would be best to have it checked out. Follow MacKenzie Tannhauser as she captures her daily ups and downs as she awaits a heart transplant.

Mackenzie, who is a patient at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago, is creating a video diary to increase awareness for organ donation and to help other teens who may be on the transplant list.

Learn more about our Heart Center at www.childrensmemorial.org/heartcenter

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