Our Story

Norah is our first child, who was healthy and growing well. Until Norah was 2 months old, we noticed that she continued to be jaundice (yellowing of the skin), at that time further evaluation was done and she was diagnosed with biliary atresia. Biliary Atresia a rare and life threatening disease of the liver and bile duct. She then had a emergent surgery to help restore the bile flow on June 2nd. However, the surgery was deemed unsuccessful. We are blessed that she has been doing good despite having persistent jaundice, large liver, poor weight gain and constant itching. The best chance Norah has for a normal life is through a liver transplant.

On November 14th, Norah was placed on the transplant list. 100% of funds raised for COTA (Children’s Organ Transplant Association) in honor of Norah will assist with transplant-related expenses — such as unforeseen hospitalizations, surgeries, and procedures. COTA provides support to families and patients for a lifetime. As we await for a perfect match, we would like to ask that you keep Norah in your prayers.

We want to thank every one for your prayers toward Norah’s health.

“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11

 

More information: 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 COTA are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.