Family: 6-month-old doing well after open heart surgery

Family: 6-month-old doing well after open heart surgery
Updated: Jul. 25, 2018 at 12:02 PM CDT
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GONZALES, LA (WAFB) - There is good news for the 6-month-old in Gonzales who needed open heart surgery.

Brynleigh Bowers had surgery Tuesday afternoon. Her family says she's doing well and breathing on her own.

RELATED: 3-year-old sells lemonade to raise money for sister in need

Her big brother, Bryson, sold lemonade to help with expenses after he overheard his parents talking about raising money.

The 3-year-old helped raise more than $3,000.

The family said once Brynleigh recovers, it plans to give back to the community for the continued support.

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