She was born with a fragile heart—but an unbreakable spirit.
Joanne, lovingly called Joey, was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot before she even took her first breath. Her journey began with uncertainty, fear, and questions no parent is ever ready to face. But from the very start, Joey chose strength.
At just three months old, she went through open-heart surgery—a moment that could have defined her story. Instead, it revealed who she truly is: a fighter.
The days after weren’t easy—medications, oxygen support, constant monitoring—but Joey faced it all with quiet courage. No words, just resilience. No fear, just a will to keep going.
And somehow… she keeps smiling.
