"It breaks my heart to see there are kids who their parents either can't afford the medical bills or their heart disease is so severe. CHOP saved my life and I feel like I really have to help other kids grow up happy," Natalie told WPVI.

It's not yet known how much she was able to raise. Anyone interested in making a contribution can make a donation at the hospital's website.

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Ceudy Gutierrez reads a book to her 2-year-old son, Matias, at their home in Buford, GA, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ceudy Gutierrez is struggling to make ends meet for herself and her three young kids following her husband’s ICE arrest earlier this fall. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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