Help Emma Jo

Thank you for stopping at Emma Jo’s page.  We have created this page so that we can help the Willcox family through their journey of battling Cystic Fibrosis (CF).  Here is Emma’s story from her parents:

When Emma was born 15 years ago we couldn't believe our eyes!  We were looking at the most beautiful girl we have ever seen!  Unfortunately she was born with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) which is the ugliest thing we've ever seen! CF is a disease that causes your lungs to develop a think sticky mucus, cause your pancreas not to work, and often causes you to develop diabetes and a plethora of other things to your body!  Emma has been in and out of the hospital her whole life and has fought every step of the way!  Emma has had a feeding tube and a permanent port for over ten years.  She also developed CFRD (Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes) which means she became fully insulin dependent!  

Emma originally had to postpone the tests to become listed for a lung transplant when she entered the hospital the last time but fortunately, they were able to move her from Children's Hospital to the University of Minnesota Hospital and have fast tracked the process.  They are supposed to find out soon if they will list her!  Even if/when she gets listed, Emma still has a long battle ahead and the Willcox family needs your help! 

Emma’s Dad, Curtis works with us at the Hilton Garden Inn – Maple Grove.  We see their families love they share and watch the struggles they go through with Emma’s battle with CF.   The team at the hotel, his family, and their friends want to help in any way we can and therefore have created this page.  The Willcox family have been very independent and have never asked for help, but due to the severity of her illness and the hardship on their family , it is our time to step up and help Emma Jo out!  Please consider donating to help her cause.