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The Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA) helps children and young adults who need a life-saving transplant by providing fundraising assistance and family support. COTA is the nation’s only fundraising organization solely dedicated to raising life-saving dollars in honor of transplant-needy children and young adults. 100% of each contribution made to COTA in honor of our patients helps meet transplant-related expenses. COTA’s services are free to our families, and gifts to...
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Going Home
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Due to the positive results fo the heart catheter and the heart biopsy, Jasper's doctors at Primary Children's Hospital believed he was strong enough to make the long... Continue Reading »
Heart Catheter
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Jasper had two tests performed on December 10, 2018 at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City. The two tests consisted of a heart catheter and a biopsy. ... Continue Reading »
Gastric Port
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Jasper underwent a surgey on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 to replace his nasal-gastric tube with a gastric port. This device allows formula and other liquids to be placed... Continue Reading »
Wearing His Helmet
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Jasper's helmet arrived sometime back and now he is wearing it. He is not overly happy about it, but he tolerates it. Presently, he is wearing it intermittantly... Continue Reading »
Helmet Arrives
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Jasper received his helmet today. We don't know how he feels about it, but will keep everyone updated as to his outlook on the helmet. The only additional... Continue Reading »
Helmet
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Jasper was measured for a helmet today. Due to his having lived in a crib during the majority of his 6 month hospital stay, Jasper's head has become... Continue Reading »
Still Doing Well
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Jasper continues to do well under the care of his mom and gramma. He has gained weight and now weighs over 19 pounds. He also is getting taller as... Continue Reading »
Jasper Benefit
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The Heart for Jasper fundraiser that benefited COTA in honor of Jasper to assist with transplant related expenses, such as medical and living costs was held on Friday,... Continue Reading »
A Short Setback
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After doing so very well living in the Ronald McDonald House in Salt Lake City with his mom and gram, Jasper had to be readmitted to Primary Childrens... Continue Reading »