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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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Updates

WOW!!!

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After 51 days, and the usual post-surgical ups and downs, Cat is finally out of the hospital and back at her home away from home apartment!! Lots of... Continue Reading »

Every One of You is Appreciated!

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Did Someone Say “Caregivers”?

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More from Cat's Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/dizzycatdesign (And remember, YOU can always join this list! Click on the DONATE link to start! THANK YOU!)     Continue Reading »

More Caregivers!

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As always, WE APPRECIATE YOUR HELP! You can always follow Cat on Twitter here:https://twitter.com/dizzycatdesign   Continue Reading »

A Message From Cat Herself!!!

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A few more ups and downs, but Cat is feeling well enough to tweet a message to all of her loyal supporters! You can find it here:https://twitter.com/dizzycatdesign/status/1354699529140924421 Continue Reading »

Updates, Updates, Updates!

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A lot has happened in the past couple of weeks, with changes coming in fast and furious! Rather than posting every five minutes, here's a brief timeline of... Continue Reading »

Up, and Down, and UP!

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Many challenges and struggles for Cat over the past week.     Pain, nausea, tubes and devices and a tiny hospital room with only a sliver of outside... Continue Reading »

Up ‘n’ At ‘Em!

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Cat walked twice on Sunday, 400 feet each time. They are starting to slowly remove the six chest tubes. She cannot drink or even swallow yet, but the... Continue Reading »

New Lungs Smile!

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  The ventilator is out and Cat is breathing on her own! Continue Reading »