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Videos Jan 02, 2020

A special message for a special girl

Evan Solochek, Writer Jan 02, 2020

Sadly, Jessie is no stranger to Children’s Wisconsin. She’s been cared for by a number of different departments since the day she was born. But the last 45 days, battling a series of serious infections in our pediatric intensive care unit, have been especially difficult. Knowing how much she loves wrestling and hoping to lift her spirits, her primary nurse, Samantha Budnik, reached out to Jessie’s favorite WWE star asking him to send some words of encouragement. Did he deliver? See for yourself below.

 

 

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When you support Children’s Wisconsin — whether through direct donations, event participation, fundraising or volunteerism — you are supporting critical and preventive care programs that make a difference in the lives of kids and families. View more articles from Evan Solochek

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