Ava Weitl, 13, was born with a heart defect that got worse in recent years. But she finally got to experience one of her ...

Despite nearly 500 days in the hospital, Ava stayed strong and kept up with her studies with the help of her dedicated ...

Following a hard journey with a heart transplant, a kidney transplant and two stints on life support, Ava Weitl was ...

Ava Weitl received a warm welcome at her elementary school after spending two years at the Mayo Clinic due to heart failure.

ROCHESTER, Minn.- 13 year old Ava Weitl from Des Moines is finally heading home after almost 2 years in the hospital after receiving a heart and kidney transplant at Mayo ...

Former teachers, friends, and loved ones gathered at Eason Elementary School and Willowbrook Park to celebrate Ava Weitl ...

A 13-year-old girl born with a congenital heart defect is finally getting to leave her hospital home at Mayo Clinic's Saint ...

Ava Weitl spent more than 600 days in the hospital fighting for her life, receiving both kidney and heart transplants. When ...

Ava Weitl, a Waukee student, received a warm welcome at Eason Elementary after spending two years at Mayo Clinic due to heart failure.

After 682 days and a heart and kidney transplant, Ava Weitl returned home to friends, family, teachers and supporters on July 23.