Overview
- Joselin Nevarez returned to Peck Elementary in Chicago on Tuesday after receiving a new heart this summer.
- The Southwest Side school cheered her arrival as classmates and staff wore red to promote heart health.
- She was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a condition often described as having one functioning chamber.
- Students celebrated with red heart balloons and the song “Best Day of My Life.”
- Her teacher unveiled a Bluey-themed classroom titled “Josie’s Big Return,” and her family emphasized raising awareness and support for other families facing major pediatric health challenges.