Surgery is underway. Gillian will wake up without her pancreas, spleen, appendix, a small portion of bowel. They will the take the islet cells from her pancreas and...
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Gillian Admitted – Day Before Surgery
Today was a busy day. Gillian was admitted at 10am, they wanted her here the day before her surgery for lots of bloodwork, an EKG and to place...
Continue Reading »Day 1 in Columbus
We arrived in Columbus late last night. Just doing things to pass the time today. Gillian is still terrified of Ronnie. She did a little touch up on...
Continue Reading »TPIAT Visual Aides
For all you visual learners out there, here are a few graphics explaining the surgery.
Continue Reading »Gillian’s TPIAT Surgery Scheduled!
Gillian's TPIAT surgery has been scheduled for March 4, 2025. After a very rough 2024, which included: 29 ER visits, 11 hospital admissions, 6 procedures (ERCPs and/or endoscopic...
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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...
Continue Reading »Gillian Redman
Riverton, UT
Transplant Type: Islet Cell
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $60,000.00
Raised: $26,224 of $60,000 goal
Raised by 72 contributors