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With the cost of a transplant often exceeding $500,000, many transplant families are unable to shoulder the financial burden of such a procedure. The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) is a national charity dedicated to organizing and guiding communities in raising funds for transplant-related expenses. Volunteers are raising funds for COTA in honor of transplant patients like young Helen Lynn, now seven years old. Born in Alaska, Helen was diagnosed with Chronic...
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The Blueberry 5k Dash (A Denali Blueberry Festival event) follows a paved path, from the McKinley Chalets Resort, through the scenic Nenana River Canyon, to the entrance of Denali National... Continue Reading »
4/27/14
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Byron is currently unhooking her. So far so good. At least nothing bad occurred in the middle of the night. Just a few "Mommy/Daddy I need you" which... Continue Reading »
4/26/14
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We are still battling getting Helen's normal feeds in. Tonight Byron and I are trying a very minimal night feed again. This time 20ml/hour. I really hope she... Continue Reading »
4/21/14
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We are T-minus two weeks away from the start of "Celebrate Helen Month" at all four Yogurt Hut locations. Our Birthday Bash launch on May 3 will be... Continue Reading »
4/20/14
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So glad Helen woke up in good spirits! We had a rough night! It is no fun cleaning puke out of your child's hair when you have to unhook... Continue Reading »
4/19/14
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I hate days when Helen pukes and complains of her belly aching. Luckily she has no temperature, and we just drained some of her "belly juice" and it... Continue Reading »
4/18/14
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We had a good but long trip to Portland. After two nights three days, three doctor visits and 13 hours in the car I am ready for a... Continue Reading »