Our Story

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 fundraising organization solely dedicated to raising life-saving dollars in honor of transplant-needy children and young adults. 100% of each contribution made to COTA in honor of our patients helps meet transplant-related expenses. COTA’s services are free to our families, and gifts to COTA are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Mylin Schaaff

Lemon Grove, CA

Transplant Type: Islet Cell

Transplant Status: Waiting for Transplant

Goal: $100,000.00

Raised: $5,190 of $100,000 goal

Raised by 17 contributors

Recent Contributions

Justin Bradford

June 23, 2026

Angela Wang

June 23, 2026

Meagan Nunez

June 23, 2026

Jad Ziade

June 23, 2026

Lindsey Chambers

June 23, 2026

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Our Story

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 fundraising organization solely dedicated to raising life-saving dollars in honor of transplant-needy children and young adults. 100% of each contribution made to COTA in honor of our patients helps meet transplant-related expenses. COTA’s services are free to our families, and gifts to...

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Mylin Schaaff

Lemon Grove, CA

Transplant Type: Islet Cell

Transplant Status: Waiting for Transplant

Goal: $100,000.00

Raised: $5,190 of $100,000 goal

Raised by 17 contributors