{"id":114,"date":"2026-01-10T15:12:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T15:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforteamjacobb\/?p=114"},"modified":"2026-01-12T16:04:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T16:04:07","slug":"1-27-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforteamjacobb\/2026\/01\/10\/1-27-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"1-27 Give Back Challenge!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforteamjacobb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6644\/2026\/01\/IMG_8900-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforteamjacobb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6644\/2026\/01\/IMG_8900-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforteamjacobb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6644\/2026\/01\/IMG_8900-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforteamjacobb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6644\/2026\/01\/IMG_8900-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforteamjacobb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6644\/2026\/01\/IMG_8900-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cota.org\/cotaforteamjacobb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6644\/2026\/01\/IMG_8900-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We are beyond thankful for the incredible love surrounding Jacob and his family as his transplant day gets closer. \ud83d\udc99 The countdown is officially on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 Jacob\u2019s transplant day is January 27, 2026, and we\u2019re turning 1\u202227 into a fun way to rally around him and give back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our \u201c1\u202227 Give Back Challenge\u201d by donating an amount inspired by Jacob\u2019s big day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$12.70 (for the little helpers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$27<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$127<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$270<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$1,270<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014or any combination of 1, 2, and 7 that makes you smile \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s pocket change or a big cheer, every penny truly matters and goes directly through the Children\u2019s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) to help cover transplant-related expenses for Jacob\u2019s lifetime. COTA ensures that 100% of donations are used to support families during this journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re so grateful to have such an amazing village walking alongside us. 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