Fresno girl turns brain AVM recovery into mission to help others

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A normal school morning turned into a 9 hour brain surgery for 10-year-old Lilly Heater of Fresno.

On Oct. 16, 2025, Lilly went to school healthy. Before classes began, she told a friend her head hurt and collapsed on the playground.

Her mom, Katie Heater, had been at work for only about 20 minutes when the school nurse called…

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