PHOTO GALLERY: A Fundraiser With Heart

"She just came out of the ICU yesterday", said, Kelsey's Aunt Donna. Kelsey had been there for six out of the 22 months of her life. "She is a real spitfire, despite everything."

Her mother, Lisa, and father, John, were down in Texas where Kelsey is hospitalized. They are hopeful, but struggling financially.

Last Friday night a fundraiser to help support the cost care was held at the. People who have known the Corlitos since childhood came out to support them.  

Kelsey has had seven open-heart surgeries in an attempt to correct a heart defect. Her struggle continues, but friends and family have faith that their financial hardships don't have to. To learn more about her cause and to make a donation, go to their blog.