On January 31, 2025, the Islas family welcomed their beautiful daughter, Lily, into the world. What should have been a joyful and peaceful time adjusting to life as a family of four quickly turned into an emotional and challenging journey. Not long after birth, Lily began experiencing some concerning symptoms, leading to weeks of tests and uncertainty. At just six weeks old, she underwent a major four-hour surgery, where doctors confirmed she has biliary atresia?a rare liver disease that blocks the bile ducts and can lead to serious complications. One year later. on January 28, 2026, Lily received her life-saving liver transplant from her selfless auntie, Vanessa. Lily is healing well but has a long road ahead of her as she recovers from this major surgery and faces a lifetime of testing, medications, and medical expenses.

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