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Children’s Healthcare patient shares inspiring message for Channel 2′s Jovita Moore

ATLANTA — Thousands of people have sent their well wishes and prayers to Channel 2′s Jovita Moore. Jovita is recovering after undergoing surgery for a brain tumor Friday morning.

One of those inspiring messages came from 12-year-old Emsley. She is a patient at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and has been undergoing treatment for a brain tumor for two years.

She drew Jovita a handmade get well soon card and passed along some words of wisdom and encouragement.

“Take it day by day! Take it moment by moment. Many prayers for you and your family. Emsley has been living with a brain tumor and undergoing treatment for 2 years. Much love.”

For decades, our friends at WSB-TV have been there for our kids. Today, it’s our turn to be there for them. While Jovita...

Posted by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta on Friday, April 16, 2021

Jovita’s surgery went well Friday and doctors say she is a model patient.

Recovery from the surgery will last 8-10 weeks and we will keep you updated on her progress on Channel 2 Action News and at WSBTV.com.

If you would like to share your well wishes with her, please visit this page. Jovita will not be accepting gifts or flowers. If you are interested in supporting her, she asks that you donate to one of the following organizations:

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