Sharing our Love for Harper's Heart

Harper had her first emergency heart surgery at just 3 weeks old, she was in heart failure and we were not aware of her heart defect, they called her “ the miracle baby” at Duke, their “sickest baby and quickest recovery” Harper has been dancing since the age of 3, her passion for dance has never wavered. If you are looking for Harper she is dancing somewhere, in her room, the yard wherever she can.

Harper was born with aortic stenosis, coarctation of the arch and a large hole (VSD) in her heart which were all repaired at 3 weeks old, they have been monitoring her aortic stenosis every 6 months since birth. Harper will have to have another open heart surgery this summer to remove a membrane around her heart and repair or replace her aortic valve.

Hi I am Alli Stilwell, I have known beautiful Harper since she was born. Harper is our beautiful and feisty ballerina. I am proud to be called "Aunt Alli" by Harps, Jhett and Ledger. The years of memories of birthday parties, Halloween and Christmas decorating, tea parties and having Harper show us her latest dance steps. Our kids have grown up together and the streams of memories that pop up to my phone daily are a constant reminder of what a wonderful time we have all had together.

Our purpose is to help the Phillips family raise enough money to cover all incidentals needed during and around Harper's surgery so Rob and Dale can focus on what matters. Thank you for your support, it truly is appreciated!

"We rise by lifting others"- Robert Ingersoll