Girl awaiting heart transplant at Lurie Children’s asks Drake to visit

SHARE Girl awaiting heart transplant at Lurie Children’s asks Drake to visit
screen_shot_2018_08_16_at_10_27_58_am_e1534433328174.png

Sofia Sanchez underwent open heart surgery three weeks ago after being diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, a condition that can lead to heart failure and require a heart transplant to survive. | Jan Terry, Lurie Children’s

A 10-year-old Downers Grove girl waiting for a heart transplant at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has just two wishes for her birthday.

Get her new heart, which she’s been waiting on for weeks.

And meet Drake.

Sofia Sanchez underwent open heart surgery three weeks ago after being diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, a condition that can lead to heart failure and require a heart transplant to survive.

A huge Drake fan, Sanchez said she hopes to meet the rapper while he’s in town for his United Center performances this weekend.

To up the stakes, Sanchez and her cousin performed the viral “In My Feelings” dance challenge in the hallway of Lurie Children’s Hospital. Sanchez was tethered to her IV pump during the dance.

She also recorded a video message for the rapper.

“My birthday is this weekend, this Saturday … your concert is this Saturday and I love your music. I was hoping that you could come cheer me up for my birthday or anytime this week,” she said.

Drake is in Chicago for his Aubrey & The Three Migos Tour. He has two back-to-back shows on Friday and Saturday at the United Center.

The Latest
The man was found with stab wounds around 4:15 a.m., police said.
Send a message to criminals: Your actions will have consequences — no matter how much time passes. We can’t legislate all our problems away, but these bills now pending in the Illinois Legislature could pave the way for bringing closure to grieving families.
Matt Eberflus is under more pressure to win than your average coach with the No. 1 overall pick. That’s saying something.
Alexander plays a sleazy lawyer who gets a lifechanging wakeup call in the world premiere comedy at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
He fears the free-spirited guest, with her ink and underarm hair, will steal focus from the bride and draw ridicule.