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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...
Continue Reading »Joseph Derk
Etters, PA
Transplant Type: Heart
Transplant Status: Transplanted
Goal: $50,000.00
Raised: $4,601 of $50,000 goal
Raised by 12 contributors
Updates
Visitors!
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Being quarantined since the middle of March has been not a whole lot of fun! I miss seeing people and going to the store. Last week though, my... Continue Reading »
Two Months
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I had my two month cardiac cath and biopsy on July 20th. It's already become pretty routine at this point - get up way too early, drive to... Continue Reading »
New Puppy
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My mom has looking at getting a new dog for a while now, and last week she found one listed on the local SPCA website. We went yesterday... Continue Reading »
One Month
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It has already been one month since my transplant. I had appointments at CHOP yesterday - an echo, an EKG, and a cardiology appointment. The guy who did... Continue Reading »
Day 29 – New Water System at Home
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Because I will be immune suppressed to a certain extent for the rest of my life, I won't ever be able to safely drink (untreated) well water again. ... Continue Reading »
Day 23 – More Testing Results and Exercise!
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I spent the last 2 days back in Philidelphia for another heart cath, biopsy, and other heart testing. The good news it that ALL of the tests came... Continue Reading »
West Shore School District – Thank You!
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For the past 3.5 weeks, teachers and staff from the West Shore School District have been bringing meals to my family to help during this time. While I... Continue Reading »
Day 19 – Things I Miss Doing / 5 Year Anniversary
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Even though my new heart is doing well, there are still a few things I wish I could do. These are based on a few different restrictions: 1... Continue Reading »
New Heart – Day 17
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Sorry for not updating as frequently lately. I have really been enjoying being at home with my family. We have been playing a lot of Euchre, Pinochle, and... Continue Reading »