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Two years ago today (January 4, 2017) Opal Lang came into the world. To all who know her, “Opalies”, is sweet, beautiful, and precious. She has a smile that lights up a room and loves to dance when she hears the music from Star Wars.
In May 2018, Opal’s pediatrician discovered she had a slow heart rate at a regular wellness visit and recommended she be examined by a cardiac specialist. Her parents shortly after took her to see a cardiologist and were immediately sent to the emergency room after the examination. Once admitted, a test revealed her heart could not function on its own; she had to be taken into emergency surgery to get a pacemaker. Since then, Opal has been 100% pacemaker dependent.
Opal has continued to overcome her obstacles and thrive and grow into a clever and sweet toddler, learning new things every day.
Unexpectedly, on December 11, 2018, Opal went into cardiac arrest at home. An ambulance was called, she was triaged at a nearby hospital and then airlifted to Lurie’s Children’s Hospital of Chicago for specialized care. After three cardiac arrest codes, three surgeries, and a minor stroke, she is now stable on a newly implanted ventricular assist device called the Berlin heart.
Opal is patiently waiting for a new heart, but must remain in the hospital during the wait. Her parents, Tyler and Priscilla, are by Opal’s side as much as possible. However, as you can imagine, Opal’s past, current and impending medical expenses along with the day-to-day finances of being out of work and away from home are adding additional stress on their family. Opal is need of a heart transplant which comes with a significant financial burden; even with the help the of insurance.
Opal’s family is thankful to have the loving and prayerful support of many family members and friends. But we want to do more to help them practically during this time.
Please help us support Tyler, Priscilla, Opal, and their soon-to-arrive baby boy (4.20.2019) by giving to the “Support Opal Fundraiser". Your contribution will give them some peace of mind about financial matters and the ability to keep each other close during this trying time.
Please share Opal’s story through GoFundMe and the Support Opal Facebook page where we will continue to post updates on Opal’s progress.
Thank you!
In May 2018, Opal’s pediatrician discovered she had a slow heart rate at a regular wellness visit and recommended she be examined by a cardiac specialist. Her parents shortly after took her to see a cardiologist and were immediately sent to the emergency room after the examination. Once admitted, a test revealed her heart could not function on its own; she had to be taken into emergency surgery to get a pacemaker. Since then, Opal has been 100% pacemaker dependent.
Opal has continued to overcome her obstacles and thrive and grow into a clever and sweet toddler, learning new things every day.
Unexpectedly, on December 11, 2018, Opal went into cardiac arrest at home. An ambulance was called, she was triaged at a nearby hospital and then airlifted to Lurie’s Children’s Hospital of Chicago for specialized care. After three cardiac arrest codes, three surgeries, and a minor stroke, she is now stable on a newly implanted ventricular assist device called the Berlin heart.
Opal is patiently waiting for a new heart, but must remain in the hospital during the wait. Her parents, Tyler and Priscilla, are by Opal’s side as much as possible. However, as you can imagine, Opal’s past, current and impending medical expenses along with the day-to-day finances of being out of work and away from home are adding additional stress on their family. Opal is need of a heart transplant which comes with a significant financial burden; even with the help the of insurance.
Opal’s family is thankful to have the loving and prayerful support of many family members and friends. But we want to do more to help them practically during this time.
Please help us support Tyler, Priscilla, Opal, and their soon-to-arrive baby boy (4.20.2019) by giving to the “Support Opal Fundraiser". Your contribution will give them some peace of mind about financial matters and the ability to keep each other close during this trying time.
Please share Opal’s story through GoFundMe and the Support Opal Facebook page where we will continue to post updates on Opal’s progress.
Thank you!
Fundraising team: Team Opal (4)
Josh Tallo
Organizer
Highland Park, IL
Tyler Lang
Beneficiary
Tyler Lang
Team member
Derek Hanson
Team member
Kate Tallo
Team member
