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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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Abel Falcon…Chapter Three:
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After another horrible scare, WE ARE OFFICIALLY LISTED!!! Tuesday night Jason witnessed something no parent should ever have to see. He was at Abel's bedside when he stopped breathing.... Continue Reading »
Abel Falcon
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May 19th – Abel Got A New Heart
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On the morning of May 18th around 7:15 I attended cardiac rounds outside of Abel's room like we do every morning. I expected there to be no new... Continue Reading »
we are off ecmo!!!!
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After six very rocky days...WE ARE OFF ECMO!!! This is huge for Abel and his chance at a successful transplant. Thank you all so much for your continued... Continue Reading »
The adventure continues…
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If there is one thing we have learned through the adventures of Abel it is that everything can change in an instant. Early Thursday morning Abel's arm started twitching... Continue Reading »
Transplant it is…
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After sixteen days in the hospital, we finally have a plan. The doctors have been going back and forth on how to approach Abel's failing heart. When we... Continue Reading »
Abel just got wheeled away for surgery…
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The surgeons decided overnight that they want to fix the leaky valve so we can get Abel in a stable place rather than watch, wait and worry in... Continue Reading »
Holding off on surgery for today.
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Jason and I came to the hospital today with no other expectations than another exhausting day in the cardiac waiting room. We were shocked to hear that the... Continue Reading »
The roller coaster ride has begun…
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Abel will be going back in for surgery tomorrow. He has a leaky valve that is sending blood to his lungs making it impossible to control his oxygen... Continue Reading »