After 53 days of waiting anxiously, a seven-year-old girl named Roya has finally received a life-saving heart transplant. The procedure took place at the Mayo Clinic in Duluth, Minnesota. Roya’s mother, Mya Snyder, expressed her surprise and relief upon learning that a suitable donor heart had been found for her daughter. Roya herself couldn’t believe the good news and asked her mother to pinch her arm, thinking she must be dreaming.
The doctors at the Mayo Clinic revealed that Roya suffered from cardiomyopathy, a condition that affected the shape and pumping function of her heart. The success of the transplant is seen as a significant achievement, given the complexity of the procedure. Derek Snyder, Roya’s father, confirmed that she is now doing well. While they celebrate their daughter’s new lease on life, the Snyders acknowledged the tragedy that another child had to lose their life for Roya to receive her new heart. They expressed their gratitude towards the donor and their family, vowing to honor their selfless act by setting an empty plate at their holiday table as a symbol of remembrance and gratitude.
