We are home from Nashville!!! It was exciting to leave, but already missing Shayli & Sharayah as we were able to spend so much time with them while...
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A Tennessee teen faced a deadly condition. How his family sacrificed to save him — twice
Facing an incredibly abnormal condition that destroys his kidneys, a teen's mom and his sister each donated one of theirs — 14 years apart — so he could...
Continue Reading »Sister’s kidney donation to her brother is a dream come true
By: Jessica Pasley On April 28, Shayli Daves fulfilled a calling — she donated a kidney to her youngest brother, Shafer. For the past 14 years, Shayli has...
Continue Reading »Shafer & Shayli are continuing to do well
Thanks for your continued prayers for Shafer & Shayli🙏🏻 They are both recovering remarkably well and we are so grateful for your prayers. Shafer’s labs have been amazing...
Continue Reading »What a Miraculous Journey!
What a miraculous journey we have been on since early Monday morning🙌🏻🙌🏻 The Lord has provided incredible medical teams here at Vanderbilt!! We are beyond grateful for Shafer’s...
Continue Reading »Transplant Send-off Party
What a blast we had celebrating with friends as we prepare to leave for Shafer’s second kidney transplant🎉There are just no words to describe the love we feel...
Continue Reading »Transplant Day is Confirmed
We are thrilled to announce that Shafer’s kidney transplant is set for Monday, April 28th at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville, TN. What a blessing that God has...
Continue Reading »Hospital Update on Shafer
Hey guys…here’s an update on our sweet boy🩵 After 4 days of being hospitalized at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Shafer’s labs have not improved, so he had to have...
Continue Reading »Past Fundraisers
May 29 thru July 4, 2016 - A “Family Raiser” will be held for COTA in honor of Shafer Daves, a Chattanooga-area child who is celebrating his 5 year kidney...
Continue Reading »Easter 2016
We had such a wonderful weekend celebrating Easter! The Lord blessed us with getting to see Eli Williams (a dear child who continues to survive and fight the...
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Ooltewah, TN
Transplant Type: Kidney
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $150,000.00