Our Story
Our story of Caitlynn begins with her medical journey where she beat the odds. It also includes with her hospital visits. Caitlynn was given a second chance with a liver transplant. Thank you, COTA, for all that you do. Caitlynn's journey seemed to start in September of 2018. One day, we noticed she was walking/running a little funny and complaining about lower back aches. She made many visits to pediatric...
Continue Reading »Caitlynn Smagacz
Landis, NC
Transplant Type: Liver
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $50,000.00
Raised: $8,423 of $50,000 goal
Raised by 19 contributors
Updates
Pediatric Liver Champion
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This year, Caitlynn was chosen as the Pediatric Liver Champion for the American Liver Foundation Walk in Charlotte, NC. Many of you know the journey we've walked: the... Continue Reading »
Caitlynn’s Struggle Continues as She Fights to Get Well.
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Caitlynn continues to struggle with getting completely well. One day a time as she goes through the traditional hospital and testing routines. On January 31st, she had to... Continue Reading »
The Long and Hard Road
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On the long and hard road to recovery, Caitlynn had more labs, ultrasound, doctor visits today. There were lots of waiting, lots of laughs, and hanging some of... Continue Reading »
The Road to Recovery
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On July 8, Caitlynn's road to recovery started with lab work and multiple follow up appointments this morning. Caitlynn and her supportive younger sister are always excited to... Continue Reading »
Supporting Caitlynn
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Purple and Yellow Day at Rodgers Park Baptist Church July 21 was Purple and Yellow Day at Rodger's Park Baptist Church in support for COTA for Caitlynn. Members... Continue Reading »
Updates On Caitlynn’s Liver Transplant
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These are the updates of Caitlynn's liver transplant. It includes her hospital visits as well as doctor visits. COTA has helped in many ways. On June 7th, Caitlynn... Continue Reading »
The Life of Caitlynn
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