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Help Isaac Live Life Without Limits: Support COTA in Honor of His Heart Transplant Journey Isaac is the kind of 17-year-old who lights up every room. Whether he’s cracking jokes with friends or lifting weights to grow stronger, he embraces every moment with gratitude and courage. He’s a fearless spirit; someone who refuses to let life’s challenges slow him down. But in December 2023, Isaac’s life took a sudden and...
Continue Reading »Isaac Banash
Clackamas, OR
Transplant Type: Heart
Transplant Status: Waiting for Transplant
Goal: $60,000.00
Raised: $14,548 of $60,000 goal
Raised by 70 contributors
Updates
Waiting for the Right Heart: February, March, and the Space Between
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February is a month of hearts, a time when love is celebrated in many forms. For Isaac, hearts are more than a symbol, they are a reminder of... Continue Reading »
Starting the New Year with Appreciation: Our Deepest Thanks for Supporting COTA in Honor of Isaac’s Transplant Journey
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As we reflect on the past year and look ahead to the future, we want to take a moment to genuinely thank everyone who has donated to COTA... Continue Reading »
A Year Later: Reflections and Gratitude
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On December 15, Isaac was once again admitted to the hospital, a year to the day since he was first flown to Seattle Children's with severe heart failure,... Continue Reading »
Patience for Perfection: Isaac’s Transplant Team Waits for the Best Possible Match
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On Sunday, Isaac was admitted to the hospital in anticipation of a heart transplant. However, after further testing, the transplant team decided that it was not the best... Continue Reading »
From Challenges to Hope: Isaac is Officially on the Heart Transplant List!
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Today, Isaac is officially on the heart transplant list—a step that feels both surreal and hard-earned. Before June, there was hope that Isaac’s heart might recover on its... Continue Reading »