Meet Kellisa

Kellisa was born on May 23, 1999 

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Birth Weight: 2 pounds, 1ounce

25 Week Micro Preemie

Primary Diagnoses: Hydrocephalus, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Developmental Delays

Surgeries: Shunt (10), Gastrostomy Tube (4), Hips (4), Eyes (2), Breast (1), Heart (1), Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy (1)

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• Kellisa enjoys watching and listening to The Wiggles and Hannah Montana.
• Kellisa likes observing and learning about bugs, bats, snakes, and alligators.
• Kellisa loves all forms of travel and all outdoor activities.
• Kellisa has spent time in 31 national parks.
• Kellisa has visited and hiked all 50 United States at least twice. 

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Kellisa lives in Roseville, CA with her sister (Egypt), mom (Lisa), and dad (Chris)