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Ava Kaufman

About Ava Kaufman

Ava is a Mom, an inspiration and a true miracle. Ava's healthy life came to an abrupt stop when she found herself in hospital with a failed heart. After 10 intense days of being kept alive by machines, Ava received a heart transplant, just in time to save her life. After her recovery, Ava, a Cancer survivor and former dancer, dedicated her life to helping others.
Ava volunteered at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center helping hundreds of candidates, transplant recipients and their families, through their transplant journey. Her story was featured on "NBC Nightly News." Ava established a non-profit, Ava's Heart, which provides support for transplant candidates and recipients. Ava is an Ambassador of Donate Life and helps to create awareness on Organ Donation.
Ava's most important role is being a loving Mom to her daughter Jade.
She still has a passion for dance and dances every week!
In her 'heartfelt' blog, Ava shares the stories of inspirational mother's on the same journey as her.

The Gift of Life

November 24, 2014 by Ava Kaufman Leave a Comment

It has been five years since I received my beautiful gift of life. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined, that I would have met so many incredible moms on my journey of giving back and building a non-profit, Ava’s Heart. It fills my heart to share with you the stories of two very special moms. Kerri I was contacted this past March via avasheart.org asking for … [Read more...] about The Gift of Life

Laughter Really is the Best Remedy!

April 30, 2012 by Ava Kaufman Leave a Comment

Have you heard the old adage "He who laughs last, laughs longest?!" Well, as it turns out, it's true in more ways than one. Current scientific evidence has shown that laughter not only improves our overall health, happiness and sense of well-being, but it actually increases our life expectancy as well. Here's how: Laughter strengthens your immune system and promotes … [Read more...] about Laughter Really is the Best Remedy!

Being A Mom Is The Greatest!

September 17, 2011 by Ava Kaufman Leave a Comment

I often think of how fortunate I was to get a heart when I did, as I would not be here today otherwise. I try to live one day at a time and I'm grateful for everyday and I never take anything for granted. It's such a surreal feeling to know that I was saved. I personally feel an incredible responsibility to really do something special with my life. Then I am confronted … [Read more...] about Being A Mom Is The Greatest!

Come On Along Let’s All Get Healthy!

August 16, 2011 by Ava Kaufman Leave a Comment

Hi everyone! I just wanted to personally thank ModernMom for featuring my DWTS blog and everyone who took the time to read it and comment. Jade and I are on our way to Sioux Falls, South Dakota to participate in Sanford Health's Fitness Initiative. Tina Hill, my partner in Twist Shape ur Life and I are going to get 15 thousand kids moving! It's going to be fantastic! My … [Read more...] about Come On Along Let’s All Get Healthy!

Dance For Life! My Daughter’s Wish, My Dream

July 30, 2011 by Ava Kaufman Leave a Comment

My 14-year-old daughter Jade, reminded me the other day that I had made her a promise when I laid in the hospital for almost 4 months totally unable to move. She was 11 at the time and I finally was able to speak mid-March. My transplant was on February 21st (my birthday.) Once I was able to speak, I started to feel that she was more relaxed and we began our new mother/daughter … [Read more...] about Dance For Life! My Daughter’s Wish, My Dream

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