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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...
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Make a Wish
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Hi, it’s been a while since we have posted an update so there is a lot to tell! The Combs High School student council members raised about $800... Continue Reading »
The 5K race is almost here!
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The 5K fundraiser is quickly approaching! This is the T-shirt that Mesa designed that you will get with your registration. Mesa looks forward to seeing all of you... Continue Reading »
5K For Cota for Mesa!
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February 4 is National Cancer awareness day. Mesa finished her donor lymphocyte infusion without any negative reaction. Today she had her second round of vaccinations of many!... Continue Reading »
Mesa’s Last Chemo!
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This may be the end of treatment, but it’s not the end of the fight! Continue Reading »
A massive milestone!
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Today we are celebrating Mesa’s last chemotherapy! Mesa still has her donor infusion on Monday however, followed by weekly appointments. Her latest testing says she is... Continue Reading »
Happy New Year!
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2019 was a really tough year, but your love and support helped us get through it! Without all the donations we have received, things would’ve... Continue Reading »
Our Next Challenge
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As I prepare this update post it is December 12; this is the one year anniversary since Mesa was first diagnosed with AML. It’s hard to... Continue Reading »
Good News and Bad News
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Well, the good news is, that the gastrointestinal scope on Mesa was negative; however, the bad news is that she is still losing weight despite trying... Continue Reading »
Fundraising Success but New Challenges Emerge
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On November 16 we held a fundraising garage sale of 100% donated items from the community. We also had cookies and donuts donated by Bashas which... Continue Reading »