{"id":114,"date":"2026-04-15T23:42:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T23:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaformaverickskidney\/?p=114"},"modified":"2026-04-15T23:43:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T23:43:54","slug":"april-transplant-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaformaverickskidney\/2026\/04\/15\/april-transplant-update\/","title":{"rendered":"April Transplant Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This week we found out that the donor that Maverick was paired with has decided not to donate. \ud83e\udd72 While we are bummed that he won&#8217;t be getting a living kidney donation in a few short weeks, we know that God knew this from day 1 and is not surprised.  The bright side to Maverick&#8217;s age is that he isn&#8217;t phased or disappointed! And for that I am grateful. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaformaverickskidney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6573\/2026\/04\/26EA29FB-DF26-41B9-B301-1A058A2D7873_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500041852912126;width:260px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaformaverickskidney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6573\/2026\/04\/26EA29FB-DF26-41B9-B301-1A058A2D7873_1_105_c.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaformaverickskidney\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6573\/2026\/04\/26EA29FB-DF26-41B9-B301-1A058A2D7873_1_105_c-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>On Monday at his monthly dialysis check-in &amp; appointments, we found out there are 3 procedures Maverick needs ASAP.  We&#8217;re working on getting these procedures scheduled stat so he is in tip top shape for his next kidney offer!!!   <br><br>We are grateful for all of your prayers, love, and support while we wait for Maverick&#8217;s kidney!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week we found out that the donor that Maverick was paired with has decided not to donate. \ud83e\udd72 While we are bummed that he won&#8217;t be getting a living kidney donation in a few short weeks, we know that God knew this from day 1 and is not surprised. 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