{"id":140,"date":"2024-12-06T22:16:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T22:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/?p=140"},"modified":"2024-12-06T22:19:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T22:19:01","slug":"giving-thanks-again-cota-for-sam-fundraiser-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/2024\/12\/06\/giving-thanks-again-cota-for-sam-fundraiser-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Giving Thanks, Again: COTA for Sam Fundraiser Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love and support shown at our Rubio\u2019s fundraiser for COTA for Sam. Your presence, generosity, and community spirit have made an immeasurable difference in this journey, and we couldn\u2019t be more thankful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to your participation and contributions, we are thrilled to share that we are now more than halfway to our fundraising goal! This milestone would not have been possible without each and every one of you who showed up, donated and shared our mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The funds raised will go directly to the Children\u2019s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) to help ensure that Sam has the resources needed during this critical time. Your kindness is a beacon of hope, reminding us that his family is not alone in this fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we\u2019re creating a future where Sam can thrive and continue to inspire us all with his strength and courage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s keep this momentum going! If you weren\u2019t able to join us at Rubio\u2019s, there are still opportunities to contribute and share our cause. Every gesture\u2014big or small\u2014brings us closer to reaching our goal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With heartfelt thanks,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The COTA for Sam fundraising team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/12\/Sam-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/12\/Sam-4.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/12\/Sam-4-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"141\" src=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/12\/Sam-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/12\/Sam-5.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/12\/Sam-5-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/12\/Sam4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/12\/Sam4.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforsam\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6436\/2024\/12\/Sam4-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once again, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love and support shown at our Rubio\u2019s fundraiser for COTA for Sam. 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