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With the cost of a transplant often exceeding $500,000, many transplant families are unable to shoulder the financial burden of such a procedure. The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) is a national charity dedicated to organizing and guiding communities in raising funds for transplant-related expenses. In Milwaukee, volunteers are raising funds for COTA in honor of transplant patients like local baby, Ashton Romero. Ashton is the son of Gina and Sal Romero. ...
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Media Coverage
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3 years old
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It's been a while since I've posted anything. Ashton is a trooper. Although he still doesn't walk and stopped the little bit of talking he was doing, he... Continue Reading »
Growing and personality
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Ashton is getting bigger and has so much personality. He is still full of smiles and laughs. His condition remains the same. He has his therapy weekly and... Continue Reading »
Ashton
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Getting so big!
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Although Ashton is still pretty small for his age, he is getting so big! He has come a long way in such a short time. He may have... Continue Reading »
Will today be the day?
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I am sitting here, wide awake, thinking about how lucky I am. I am lucky, and very thankful, to have such a wonderful family, friends, and overall support... Continue Reading »
Red Robin Fundraiser Night (1st fundraiser)
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We hosted a fundraiser at Red Robin back in April. Each of our supporters had to bring in a flyer or mention they were dining for the fundraiser... Continue Reading »
Buffalo Wild Wings (3rd Fundraiser)
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On May 4th, we hosted a fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings in Brookfield. This location is one of the larger locations, complete with a separate room that we... Continue Reading »
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt (1st month at OrangeLeaf 2nd Fundraiser)
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Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt in Waukesha was our second fundraiser (we actually have them set up every other month at this location). Orange Leaf has 2 different types... Continue Reading »