Mar 4, 2008 6:56 pm US/Central
Baby Needing Transplant Heading To Miami Hospital
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Looking into Sidney's big beautiful eyes, her parents don't see a sick little girl but each day is a struggle for this little girl. (File)
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A Shakopee family is on the way to Florida after receiving a potentially life-saving call to receive a transplant.
Little Sidney Markie was born with a rare genetic disorder that keeps her body from absorbing nutrients through her small intestines.
Without a transplant, the disease can cause liver failure. The only place to get the transplant is at Miami's Children's Hospital. The family finally got the call they've been waiting for saying a donor is available.
"It's a good news thing but it's very scary adventure. We weren't expecting it," said Courtney Murray, Sidney's mother.
The family said they've been told with the surgery Sidney has a very good chance of living a normal life.
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