Our Story
From Leukemia to Pancreatitis: Lesley’s long journey of victories Lesley had leukemia when she just turned three; the diagnosis was done when she was in Africa in January 2017. She was rushed to Boston Children’s where her treatment started, continued at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, and ended in Africa. Lesley came twice to the US during her second year of treatment for her chemo port, once when it was clogged and...
Continue Reading »Lesley Isugi
Stow, OH
Transplant Type: Islet Cell
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $50,000.00
Raised: $9,132 of $50,000 goal
Raised by 34 contributors
Updates
Fundraiser for COTA for Lesley!
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The Fundraiser for COTA for Lesley was a success! Thank you so much for everyone who came out and rallied around our Lesley. Thank you to our amazing... Continue Reading »
Fundraiser for COTA for Lesley!!!
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Mark your calendars for an exciting fundraiser for COTA for Lesley occurring on June 15th from 3-6pm! Please share the details with friends! Continue Reading »
Message from Mama
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Here's a message from Lesley's Mom Angelique:Lesley’s is getting stronger, and started to be at school the whole day but she is very tired once home. She loves... Continue Reading »
Lesley is HOME
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Lesley is home from the Ronald McDonald house and back at school. She has to take it easy but so thrilled to be back in her home community.... Continue Reading »
April 4th update
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Lesley is healing from her surgery progressively and is looking forward to going home and resuming her school with colleagues. This will depend on her continuing progress towards... Continue Reading »
James Arrives! March 23, 2024
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Lesley had to go back to the OR a couple days ago due to the inflammation of her abdominal wall. She is recovering and improving daily. She is... Continue Reading »
Big improvements!
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Lesley has improved dramatically! She has been able to sleep through the night and has had some wonderful nurses supporting her. She is getting stronger everyday. She will... Continue Reading »
March 9, 2024 Update
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Yesterday despite the pain Lesley was about to sit in a chair for most of the day and walk 5 meters, the goal for the day! Go Lesley!!!... Continue Reading »
Surgery went well!
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The surgery was a success! Lesley has been moved to the ICU. We will know more in the coming days and months. Keep her in your thoughts and... Continue Reading »